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Enjoy a Happy, Healthy, and Safe Holiday Season

Holiday traditions are important for families and children. If you are planning to gather with loved ones this season, here are some safe ways to protect your family and celebrate:

• Get your COVID-19 vaccine, everyone 5 years of age and older is currently eligible. Get your COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, everyone 18 years of age and older is currently eligible. Visit www.vaccines.gov to find a vaccination location near you.
• If you are sick or have symptoms, don’t host or attend a gathering and get tested - you do not want to get any vulnerable family members sick.
• Vaccinated or not, wear face masks over your nose and mouth when you are in public indoor settings, such as shopping for gifts. This will lower your risk of infection.
• Gathering outdoors is safer than indoors.
• If you spend time indoors, avoid crowded and poorly ventilated spaces.

If you are considering traveling for the upcoming holidays, visit the CDC’s travel page to help you decide what is best for you and your family. It is still recommended to delay travel until you are fully vaccinated. By working together and taking the proper precautions, we can enjoy safer holidays and protect our own health as well as the health of our family and friends.

COVID-19 Vaccine Available for 5+, Booster Shots Recommended for 18+

Vaccines remain key to controlling the virus that causes COVID-19. Getting vaccinated has been proven to prevent illness, hospitalization, and even death from this severe disease. Everyone 5 years of age and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone 18 years of age and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Visit our vaccine page to see where you can get vaccinated.

Face Masks Encouraged in Nashua

In accordance with the CDC's Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People, persons who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a face mask indoors or outdoors where business is conducted, unless required by that business, organization, or worksite. Persons who are not fully vaccinated or are immunocompromised should continue to wear a face mask for their own protection and that of others. Read here for more information.

Nashua Public Health releases Annual COVID-19 Report

This was an unprecedented year in Public Health, putting public health in the spotlight. As Chief Public Health Strategist, DPHCS convened partners, made linkages to services and resources, and disseminated timely information as key efforts in the mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out our 'COVID-19: A Year in Review Annual Report', summarizing DPHCS' COVID-19 response efforts from March 12, 2020 through March 15, 2021.

NH Governor Sununu Updates: Universal Best Practices

Effective May 7, 2021, State of NH Universal Best Practices replaced “Safer at Home 2.0” business guidance. These are recommendations for all individuals, businesses, and organizations to consider and implement for the operation of their business. Nothing in the document or other guidance precludes any business, organization, or individual business operators from taking additional precautions for the health and safety of its employees and consumers. For the latest updates, visit the State's website.