Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Latest Updates

COVID-19 Vaccines are Here!

COVID-19 vaccines are an important tool to help stop this pandemic. The NH Department of Health and Human Services has developed a plan for how vaccines will be distributed in NH. Get the latest updates and learn when you will be able to receive the vaccine here.

At this time, even with vaccination, it is important to continue practicing public health guidelines such as covering your mouth and nose with a face covering in public, staying at least six feet away from others, avoiding large crowds, and washing your hands often.

Safer Ways to Observe Religious Holidays

Attending large gatherings or spending time with people outside of your household increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. The safest way to observe religious and spiritual holidays this year is to gather virtually, with people who live with you, or outside with at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and others you do not live with.

Enjoy traditional meals with those who live with you
Practice religious holiday customs at home
Prepare and deliver a meal to a neighbor

Watch virtual religious and cultural performances
Attend religious ceremonies virtually
If you plan to celebrate with others, outdoors is safer

Nashua Requires Use of Face Coverings

An Emergency Public Health Order is currently in effect in the City of Nashua, requiring the general public to wear face coverings in situations where they cannot maintain social distancing (six feet of distance between themselves and others). Approved by the City’s Board of Health and passed on May 21, 2020, by the Board of Aldermen, this order is expected to reduce transmission of COVID-19 within our community. It is effective until further notice. Read here for more information.

Governor Sununu Updates: Safer at Home

The State of New Hampshire (NH) is taking steps to reopen the economy in a smart, phased approach that is supported by facts, science, and data. For NH’s most recent guidance, visit their website.

With Governor Sununu’s guidelines for NH to slowly reopen in a safe way and the Safer at Home Advisory, it is important for our community to realize the potential risks of leaving their home and how they can continue to take everyday precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you leave your home, please keep a distance of six feet between yourself and others, wash your hands often, and wear a face covering to protect others from your respiratory droplets. We know this journey has not been easy, but we need to take action in order to keep our community safe. Remember, we are all healthier at home.