Source: June Garneau, of Mapping and Planning Solutions (MAPS)
Today’s COVID-19 update:
The State has announced 46 new confirmed cases, for a total of 715; 192 or 26% of the cases, are health care workers. 103 (nearly 14% of the confirmed cases) are hospitalized. There were no reported deaths in the last 24 hours, keeping the total of those whose deaths were linked to COVI-19 at 9 deaths.
With 116 confirmed cased, Manchester continues to be the city with the most confirmed cases. Nashua has 69 confirmed cases. Salem is third, with 20-40 cases. Derry now has more than 20. Neighboring towns (including Windham, Litchfield, and Londonderry) have 10-20 cases. All other towns in the state are reporting less than 20 cases. As of yesterday, Hillsborough County, which includes Manchester and Nashua, was reporting 249 confirmed cases, while Rockingham County was reporting 230 confirmed cases.
While the State announced that Salem has more than 20 cases, WMUR is showing that Salem has 20-40. Tonight, Fire Chief Larry Best, on behalf of the Emergency Operations Center team, reported that Salem has 33 cases — which is 8 more than we had on Friday.
Per Governor Sununu on Monday, April 6: The surge is expected to come to NH in about 2 weeks, peaking at the end of April or early May. He has issued a “Stay-at-Home” order through May 4. He will re-evaluate the order about 10 days before it expires. NH is scheduled to receive 15 of the new AVID tests which can provide results COVID-19 results in 5 minutes. NH has acquired over 300,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE). The Governor cannot prevent people to come to NH from other states, per the constitution, but he has ordered all hotels, and AirBnB’s to suspend rentals for any new non-essential visitors (Vacationers. The order does not apply to campgrounds.) Hotels and B and B’s may stay open for vulnerable populations and essential workers.
As of April 5, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) predicts that the strain on NH’s hospitals will peak on April 15, provided we continue to follow the government-mandated social distancing. They predict that, unlike some of the major hot spots, NH will have adequate beds and ICUs, again, providing that we follow the social distancing guidelines.
Salem Government
The Town of Salem’s Emergency Operations Center Team (EOC) made a public address on COVID-19 on Monday, April 6. Previous reports can be seen at http://sctv-17.com/CablecastPublicSite/?channel=1
Other Salem Government events coming up:
- The Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00.
- The Planning Board is scheduled to have a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00.
Watch the above meetings on Salem Community TV — Channel 23 on Comcast
Other options to watch:
- http://sctv-17.com/CablecastPublicSite/?channel=1
- https://livestream.com/salemnh
- https://www.facebook.com/sctv17
Resources to help in these challenging times:
New resources added since last share:
- Free meals for Salem kids under 18: https://sau57.org/covid19/meals
- Live statistics (global): https://ncov2019.live/data
- A section on How You Can Help Others
- A section on Masks
How You Can Help Others
- Stay home, wash hands, wear cloth masks in public, check on neighbors
- Donate food: NH Food Bank: https://www.nhfoodbank.org or call 669-9725
- United Way: http://uwnh.org
- Donate blood: https://www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-Cross
- COVID-19 Response in New Hampshire: https://volunteernh.org/covid-19-response/
- Watch out for the kids. Child abuse reports are down, because they aren’t out where they can be observed. If you suspect child abuse call Salem Police Department (603) 893-1911 or the NH child abuse hotline at DCYF (800) 894-5533. You could also go to https://knowandtell.org. In an immediate emergency, dial 911.
Masks:
- How to make and how to wear: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
- This is another option for a no-sew mask (perhaps using the coffee filter, as suggested by the CDC?) http://blog.japanesecreations.com/no-sew-face-mask-with-handkerchief-and-hair-tie
Salem:
- Free meals for Salem kids under 18: https://sau57.org/covid19/meals
- Town of Salem COVID-29 Info: https://www.townofsalemnh.org/home/covid-19-information
- COVID-19 Salem Community Hotline & Email: https://www.townofsalemnh.org/home/news/covid-19-community-hotline-and-email
- Salem Police: Dial 911 for emergencies or (603) 893-1911 for non-emergency issues.
New Hampshire:
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services:
- https://www.nh.gov/covid19/index.htm
- https://www.nh.gov/covid19/faqs/documents/covid-19-faq.pdf
- https://www.nh.gov/covid19/resources-guidance/index.htm
- https://www.nh.gov/covid19/resources-guidance/other-guidance.htm
- https://www.nh.gov/covid19/documents/terms.pdf
- https://www.nh.gov/covid19/resources-guidance/residents.htm
Office of the Governor: https://www.governor.nh.gov
- List of NH “essential” services: https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/emergency-orders/documents/emergency-order-17-ex-a.pdf
Mindi Messmer: A scientist who is reporting frequently on COVID-19, Mindi is also a candidate for Executive Council, District 3 (including Salem). https://www.facebook.com/Mindi4NH/
More info about COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet.pdf
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
The World Health Organization:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Media with NH COVID-19 news:
- WMUR: https://www.wmur.com
- NHPR: https://www.nhpr.org
- Live statistics (global): https://ncov2019.live/data
Housing
- NH landlords cannot start eviction proceedings for any tenant unable to pay due to the impact of the coronavirus. Foreclosures are also frozen. https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/emergency-orders/documents/emergency-order-4.pdf
- Housing and Urban Development: https://www.hud.gov/states/new_hampshire
- NH Housing: https://www.nhhfa.org
Unemployment
- If you were working in NH: https://www.nhes.nh.gov
- If you worked in MA: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-unemployment-assistance
Financial Assistance
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Formerly Food Stamps)
- About SNAP: https://govtbenefits.org/snap-vs-food-stamps/
- NH SNAP: http://www.benefitsapplication.com/program_info/NH/Food%20Stamps
Link to other NH benefits:
Businesses and Employers: Guidance for Small Businesses
- New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA): (resources): https://businesshelp.nheconomy.com/hc/en-us
- NH DHHS: https://www.nh.gov/covid19/resources-guidance/businesses.htm
- SBA: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSBA/bulletins/281d439
- SBA: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
- CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html
- CDC: Cleaning: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-disinfection.html
- OSHA: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
- Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: http://www.gschamber.com
- McLane Middleton: An extensive list of resources for businesses: https://www.mclane.com/Coronavirus-Resource-Center
- The CARES Act: https://www.mclane.com/The-CARES-Act-QA-Webinar-Replay-4/2/2020
- Unemployment: https://www.mclane.com/Coronavirus-Employment-Webinar-3-26-2020
Sources for data included in this report:
- https://www.nh.gov/covid19/
- https://www.wmur.com
- https://covid19.healthdata.org
- https://www.townofsalemnh.org/
Please report any errors or omissions to bonnie@bonnie4salem.us. Thank you.