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AdvertisementSafer at Home guidance to end May 7, replaced by universal best practicesNew Hampshire's mask mandate to end Friday, won't be renewed, governor saysSafer at Home guidance to end May 7, replaced by universal best practicesHide TranscriptShow TranscriptTHE STATE IS IN A POSITION TO SCALE BACK SOME STATEWIDE RULES. TOMORROW MARKS THE FINAL DAY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S MASK MANDATE. GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUN SAYS THE DROP IN DEATHS AND INCREASE IN VACCINATIONS MAKE HIM COMFORTABLE IN LETTING IT EXPIRE.  INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES áCAN STILL REQUIRE MASKS.  WHILE DAILY CASES AND HOSPITALIZATIONS CONTINUE TO RISE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE... SUNUNU SAYS THERE ISN'T A CONCERN DURING THIS SURGE OF HOSPITALS BECOMING OVERWHELMED.  ALSO, ON MAY 7TH... THE STATE'S SAFER AT HOME GUIDANCE WILL SCALE DOWN TO BEST PRACTICES... MEANING THE STATE WILL NO LONGER IMPOSE CAPACITY AND DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS ON RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESSES.  BY MAY 7TH... SUNUNU SAYS ABOUT 95 PERCENT OF ELIGIBLE GRANITE STATERS WHO WANT A VACCINE WILL HAVE GOTTEN THEIR FIRST SHOT.  SOMETHING THAT WILL CONTINUE... THE STATE OF EMERGENCY WILL LIKELY LAST THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR. THE GOVERNOR SAYS FEDERAL MONEY IS CONTINGENT ON THAT BEING IN PLACE. MC, WMUR NEWS9 EVEN WITH THE STATE'S MASK MANDATE ENDING TOMORROW -- HEALTH EXPERTS STRONGLY URGE PEOPLE TO CONTINUE WEARING THEM. AS WMUR'S JEAN MACKIN EXPLAINS - YOU áWILL STILL BE REQUIRED TO DO SO, IN MANY PLACES.  (MASK WEARING BROLL) THE STATEWIDE MASK MANDATE WENT INTO EFFECT ON NOVEMBER 20TH 2020 147 DAYS LATER - IT WILL EXPIRE (áááJOEL - CUT JEN V OUT OF ALL ZOOM INTERVIEWS) (ISOLATE ON MAN HOLDING UP MASK)  (MASK BROLL) THE HEAD OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOSPITAL ASSOCATION SAYS HE WAS NOT AWARE THE MANDATE WOULD BE LIFTED FRIDAY  (GENERIC MASKS - MAYBE BERLIN BROLL, THEN NASHUA) CITIES AND TOWNS CAN STILL REQUIRE MASKS - ABOUT 20 HAVE SOME RULES IN PLACE NEXT MONTH MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE NASHUA MADE THE FIRST MOVE TO REQUIRE FACE MASKS (DURHAM) TONIGHT DURHAM ANNOUNCED áITS ORDINANCE WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT THROUGH AT LEAST JUNE 5TH (BROLL) PRIVATE BUSINESSES ALSO HAVE THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE MASKS (GRAPHIC) THE COMMON MAN FAMILY OF RESTAURANTS EMAILED CUSTOMERS TO SAY "WE FEEL THAT AT THIS TIME, IT'S IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE TO REQUIRE FACE COVERINGS TO PROTECT OUR STAFF AND GUESTS" WHILE NOT SEATED AND EATING (RESTAURANT BROLL) THE NEW HAMPSHIRE LODGING AND RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ASKS CUSTOMERS TO FOLLOW THE RULES AND RESPECT EMPLOYEES  &gt; H0w and where to get the COVID-19 vaccine in New HampshireHe urged Granite Staters to continue to wear masks while out in public because the virus is continuing to spread and hospitalizations are rising."The pandemic is not over, and we are not claiming victory by any means," Sununu said.Sununu said the decision to let the mandate end was based on looking at certain data points, including deaths, hospitalization and vaccinations. Daily deaths are down significantly from where they were in December and January, and Sununu said the mask mandate was issued in November to deal with the threat of rising deaths from a surge in cases.&gt;&gt; Latest COVID-19 impact coverage from WMURAfter falling since early January, hospitalizations have been increasing again in recent weeks, hitting their highest point Thursday since Feb. 11. Sununu said there is no longer a threat of hospital systems being overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases, but some hospital officials have told News 9 their facilities are full of patients whose routine health care management stopped during the pandemic.&gt;&gt; COVID-19 in New Hampshire: Important informationIn response to the state's mask mandate ending, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health released a statement saying that mask-wearing, along with vaccination, physical distancing and hand hygiene, are the most effective ways to end the pandemic. "As case numbers continue to increase around the region, it is more important than ever to stay the course with masking, as shown by the science and as continues to be strongly recommended by the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and chief medical advisor to the president, Dr. Anthony Fauci," Dartmouth-Hitchcock said.Brendan Williams, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Health Care Association, urged people to continue to wear masks."We are seeing a real spike in COVID-19 cases, and, with new variants like B.1.1.7 circulating, we will be the only New England state without a mask requirement -- including for visitors from states hot with the virus," Williams said. "People must respect local government mask mandates and the mask requirements that private businesses have in place, and, frankly, just use commonsense by wearing masks."Sununu said most health care workers have been vaccinated, so hospitals won't face the same workforce shortages they were dealing with at different times during the pandemic.Democratic state Rep. Tom Sherman, D-Rye, a physician, released a statement calling the decision to end the mandate "unnecessary and potentially devastating.""Our state is averaging more new cases each day and more hospitalizations than when the mask mandate first went into effect," Sherman said. "As a doctor, I am shocked that in spite of these facts, the governor is now lifting this critical protection against the spread of COVID 19. It is clear that the pandemic is far from over."The head of the New Hampshire Hospital Association, Steve Ahnen, said he was not aware the mandate would be lifted Friday."Whether there's a mask mandate or note, we know masks work and it's so important that people follow that public health guidance," Ahnen said. In a statement, state epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan said lifting the mandate does not diminish the importance of wearing a mask and said COVID-19 levels remain high across the state.The town of Durham announced on Thursday it will maintain its ordinance through at least Jun. 5.The governor said the state's vaccination program is proceeding well, and health officials said about 43% of the state's population has received at least one dose of the vaccine, and 25% is fully vaccinated. Those numbers are not high enough to provide herd immunity against the virus, but health officials said about 75% of Granite Staters have either received a vaccine or signed up for an appointment.The governor said he is also prepared to relax other state mandates that are part of the "safer at home" strategy that limited capacities and imposed other safety policies on businesses and industries. As of May 7, the state will transition to a single, universal set of best practices instead of mandates.Sununu said businesses will still be able to set their own guidelines and policies that employees and customers must follow.The governor noted that the state of emergency in New Hampshire may last until the end of the year. He said much of the federal aid coming into the state is tied to the state of emergency, so it might be necessary to keep it in effect, even if no restrictions are in place.** Town-by-town COVID-19 case data **--New Hampshire's mask mandate will expire Friday and not be renewed, Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday.Sununu said private businesses, cities and towns can still require that masks be worn, but the state will no longer mandate it. Durham town manager Todd Selig said released a statement Thursday afternoon noting that the town's mask mandate would continue.Advertisement&gt;&gt; He urged Granite Staters to continue to wear masks while out in public because the virus is continuing to spread and hospitalizations are rising."The pandemic is not over, and we are not claiming victory by any means," Sununu said.Sununu said the decision to let the mandate end was based on looking at certain data points, including deaths, hospitalization and vaccinations. Daily deaths are down significantly from where they were in December and January, and Sununu said the mask mandate was issued in November to deal with the threat of rising deaths from a surge in cases.&gt;&gt;After falling since early January, hospitalizations have been increasing again in recent weeks, hitting their highest point Thursday since Feb. 11. Sununu said there is no longer a threat of hospital systems being overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases, but their facilities are full of patients whose routine health care management stopped during the pandemic.&gt;&gt; COVID-19 in New Hampshire: In response to the state's mask mandate ending, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health released a statement saying that mask-wearing, along with vaccination, physical distancing and hand hygiene, are the most effective ways to end the pandemic. "As case numbers continue to increase around the region, it is more important than ever to stay the course with masking, as shown by the science and as continues to be strongly recommended by the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and chief medical advisor to the president, Dr. Anthony Fauci," Dartmouth-Hitchcock said.Brendan Williams, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Health Care Association, urged people to continue to wear masks."We are seeing a real spike in COVID-19 cases, and, with new variants like B.1.1.7 circulating, we will be the only New England state without a mask requirement -- including for visitors from states hot with the virus," Williams said. "People must respect local government mask mandates and the mask requirements that private businesses have in place, and, frankly, just use commonsense by wearing masks."Sununu said most health care workers have been vaccinated, so hospitals won't face the same workforce shortages they were dealing with at different times during the pandemic.Democratic state Rep. Tom Sherman, D-Rye, a physician, released a statement calling the decision to end the mandate "unnecessary and potentially devastating.""Our state is averaging more new cases each day and more hospitalizations than when the mask mandate first went into effect," Sherman said. "As a doctor, I am shocked that in spite of these facts, the governor is now lifting this critical protection against the spread of COVID 19. It is clear that the pandemic is far from over."The head of the New Hampshire Hospital Association, Steve Ahnen, said he was not aware the mandate would be lifted Friday."Whether there's a mask mandate or note, we know masks work and it's so important that people follow that public health guidance," Ahnen said. In a statement, state epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan said lifting the mandate does not diminish the importance of wearing a mask and said COVID-19 levels remain high across the state.The town of Durham announced on Thursday it will maintain its ordinance through at least Jun. 5.The governor said the state's vaccination program is proceeding well, and health officials said about 43% of the state's population has received at least one dose of the vaccine, and 25% is fully vaccinated. Those numbers are not high enough to provide herd immunity against the virus, but health officials said about 75% of Granite Staters have either received a vaccine or signed up for an appointment.The governor said he is also prepared to relax other state mandates that are part of the "safer at home" strategy that limited capacities and imposed other safety policies on businesses and industries. As of May 7, the state will transition to a single, universal set of best practices instead of mandates.Sununu said businesses will still be able to set their own guidelines and policies that employees and customers must follow.The governor noted that the state of emergency in New Hampshire may last until the end of the year. He said much of the federal aid coming into the state is tied to the state of emergency, so it might be necessary to keep it in effect, even if no restrictions are in place.** **--Loading more articles...

AdvertisementSafer at Home guidance to end May 7, replaced by universal best practicesNew Hampshire's mask mandate to end Friday, won't be renewed, governor saysSafer at Home guidance to end May 7, replaced by universal best practicesHide TranscriptShow TranscriptTHE STATE IS IN A POSITION TO SCALE BACK SOME STATEWIDE RULES. TOMORROW MARKS THE FINAL DAY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S MASK MANDATE. GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUN SAYS THE DROP IN DEATHS AND INCREASE IN VACCINATIONS MAKE HIM COMFORTABLE IN LETTING IT EXPIRE.  INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES áCAN STILL REQUIRE MASKS.  WHILE DAILY CASES AND...

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