Health experts: Masks a must as NH reopens

By Emily Duggan
Manchester Ink Link

T-shirt material works well for protective masks. Courtesy Photo/Beeze Tees

As the state begins to reopen restaurants and attractions, New Hampshire health experts highly recommend wearing facial coverings and to avoid large crowds. 

In just one week, from May 11 to May 18, the number of COVID-19 cases in New Hampshire went from 1,796 to 2,211, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.

This comes as Gov. Chris Sununu’s “Stay at Home 2.0” order has allowed many businesses around the state to reopen with certain restrictions. Hair salons, restaurants for outdoor dining, retail establishments and child care settings, are among the places that have been given the green light to open. In Portsmouth, more than 40 restaurants were approved for outdoor seating.

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