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Gov. Chris Sununu announced on Tuesday the formation of the Governor’s Economic Re-Opening Task Force saying it will develop a plan and oversee the state and private-sector actions needed to reopen New Hampshire’s economy while minimizing the adverse impact on public health.
CONCORD, NH – The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee voted along party lines Monday to reverse $26 million the Department of Health
Former state Rep. J.R. Hoell, a Republican from Dunbarton and an organizer of #ReopenNH, said plans are underway to hold another rally soon. Sununu is expected to decide whether to extend the order soon, as well.
Citing testing equipment shortages among other factors, officials announced the suspension of mobile COVID-19 testing at the New Hampshire National Guard Armory on Canal Street.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that everyone wear some kind of cloth face covering when in public to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Chris Sununu modified his emergency order temporarily prohibiting evictions and foreclosures Friday night to make clear if tenants and property owners can’t pay rent or mortgage now, they will still have to pay in full when the state of emergency is lifted.
New Hampshire declared the state-owned liquor stores to be essential businesses, the order said.
Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and her family are self-isolating at home after her oldest daughter tested positive for COVID-19, tweeting it is a reminder that the virus isn’t of concern only to people over age 60.
Gov. Chris Sununu is issuing a stay-at-home order and closing state beaches on the Seacoast effective Friday at midnight and extending public school closures until May 4 to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Concord Coach Lines is suspending all operations until further notice effective Saturday after the state announced Tuesday that someone on its buses on four days in March tested positive for COVID-19.