Six New COVID-19 Deaths, Possible Easing of Restrictions in NH

Six new COVID-19 related deaths in New Hampshire were confirmed by Governor Chris Sununu Wednesday, reports WMUR.

In addition, two more COVID-19 outbreaks have been identified in long-term care facilities. There are now 2054 confirmed cases in the state, and there have been 66 deaths. As of now, 259 residents have been hospitalized due to the virus.

The new numbers come along with Sununu stating that stay-at-home restrictions may be lessened when the order ends on May 4. He stated that his office is working on a “flex order”, which will continue some aspects of the current order but will allow hospitals to perform elective procedures along with possible easing of restrictions on other sectors.

Sununu finished by stating that if there appears to be little spread after the easing of restrictions, the state may attempt to bring back other industries in time for summer.