FILE - This 2020 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19. The coronavirus mutant that just became dominant in the United States as of May 2022 is a member of the omicron family. But scientists say it spreads faster than its omicron predecessors, is adept at escaping immunity and might possibly cause more serious disease. (Hannah A. Bullock, Azaibi Tamin/CDC via AP, File)

CONCORD – On Thursday, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced 1,547 new positive COVID-19 test results between July 28 and Aug. 3.

For the previous week, DHHS announce 8 additional deaths related to COVID-19. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.

There are currently 16 hospitalized patients being treated for COVID-19. In New Hampshire, since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 339,512 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed.