NH Health Officials Reported Highest Single-Day Case Total Since Pandemic’s Start on Saturday

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Safety reported a total of 464 new confirmed COVID-19 cases across the Halloween weekend.

On Friday, health officials reported 126 new cases, with 21 of these being in patients aged 18 or younger. There were new cases reported in all 10 of the state’s counties.

Saturday saw health officials report the highest number of cases in a single day since the outbreak began. In total, 205 new cases of the virus were confirmed, with 31 being in the 18-and-under demographic. There were also two new hospitalizations announced, bringing the state’s total number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients to 42. One new virus-linked death was announced, a woman from Hillsborough County, bringing the virus’ death toll in the state to 483.

Finally, there were 133 new cases reported on Sunday, which brings the total number of cases for the duration of the pandemic to 11,214. Of these, there are currently 1,352 active cases in the Granite State.

In a statement from Saturday, Governor Chris Sununu commented, “The situation here in New Hampshire remains very serious, the data shows that community transmission is increasing, and we expect cases to rise. We must all remain vigilant in our daily lives. As we enter these winter months, it will be more important than ever to wear your mask, practice social distancing, and maintain proper hand hygiene.” (NH Public Radio)

In addition, Sununu extended the State of Emergency order another 21 days.