Staff reports 6:06 a.m.
Monday, October 19, 2020 6:07 am

CONCORD - The recent uptick in COVID cases continued on Sunday with DHHS announcing 70 new positive test results for COVID-19, including 12 under 18 and three from Strafford County.

Locally, DHHS maps show 11 active cases in Rochester, 18 in Dover and 1-4 in Somersworth, Barrington, Strafford, Farmington and Milton.

No new hospitalized cases were reported for a current total of 17.s

DHHS also announced one additional death related to COVID-19, a Merrimack County man over 60.

Current Situation in New Hampshire

NH Persons with COVID-19 9,694

Recovered 8,256 (85%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 467 (5%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 971

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 761 (8%)

Current Hospitalizations 17

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 4,100