Social Distancing May Be Slowing Virus, Too Early To Tell, Reports State Epidemiologist

New Hampshire State Health Officials state that social distancing may be working but too early to tell, reports WMUR.

On Thursday, NH State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan said it is possible COVID-19’s spread rate may be slowing, but it is too early to tell. He preached that it is important to continue social distancing to avoid multiple outbreaks. Chan believes the peak of infection rates could be coming in the next few weeks.

At the press conference, 31 more coronavirus positive tests were announced, bringing the state total to 819. Three more deaths were reported, and Chan stated that half of the COVID-19 related deaths in the last week have been from long-term care facilities.

NH is currently conductiong around 400 COVID-19 tests per day.