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U.K. Variant Of COVID-19 Detected In Two People Connected To UNH's Durham Campus

The University of New Hampshire announced Monday it has identified two cases of the coronavirus variant first discovered in the United Kingdom. The school, which has engaged in one of the state’s most ambitious testing regiments , said the cases were tied to its Durham campus, but did not disclose if those who tested positive are students or faculty.

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Coronavirus Update: N.H. Reports 226 New COVID-19 Cases, No New Deaths

By NHPR Staff • 51 minutes ago

NHPR is continuing to cover the developing story around coronavirus in New Hampshire. Bookmark this page for the latest updates, including case numbers and other important news of the day.

U.K. Variant Of COVID-19 Detected In Two People Connected To UNH's Durham Campus

By Todd Bookman • 2 hours ago

The University of New Hampshire announced Monday it has identified two cases of the coronavirus variant first discovered in the United Kingdom.

The school, which has engaged in one of the state’s most ambitious testing regiments, said the cases were tied to its Durham campus, but did not disclose if those who tested positive are students or faculty.

Listen: Gov. Chris Sununu On The Exchange

By The Exchange • 2 hours ago

Governor Chris Sununu joins The Exchange Tuesday to discuss the pandemic -- including the recent acceleration of vaccinations -- his state budget proposal, and legislative debates.

We get his thoughts on various bills under discussion among state lawmakers, including challenges from some fellow Republicans on his use of emergency powers. And we get the governor's take on the recent debate on Capitol Hill over the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package.

Black Lives Matter Groups Provide Utility Relief To Granite Staters Of Color

By Alli Fam • 2 hours ago

Black Lives Matter groups in Manchester and Nashua are providing financial relief to New Hampshire households that need help paying utility bills.

Granite Staters of color can apply using a Google form. Applicants must attach their utility bill, but do not need to provide any other documentation.

N.H. Schools Get Creative As Order To Open At Least Two Days Per Week Goes Into Effect

By Sarah Gibson • 7 hours ago

Governor Chris Sununu's executive order requiring schools to open for in-person learning at least two days a week goes into effect on Monday.

With most districts already open two to five days a week, the order has made a difference for only a handful of mostly charter schools and a few traditional public schools that had stayed remote because of concerns about COVID safety.