The University of New Hampshire is conducting COVID-19 testing for dozens of long-term care facilities across the state, according to health officials. New case data suggest over three-quarters of all coronavirus-related deaths from COVID-19 in New Hampshire are connected to long-term care settings. The university’s testing lab is now analyzing results from thirty facilities and shelters as part of a partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services.State officials estimate the facility can complete more than 6,000 tests per week. They say that number could reach 25,000 tests, once students return to campus and the university finishes building a second testing lab. UNH-Manchester also has a COVID-19 screening lab that will do testing for Plymouth State University and Keene State College. Officials say that facility should be ready for use by mid-semester.
The University of New Hampshire is conducting COVID-19 testing for dozens of long-term care facilities across the state, according to health officials.
New case data suggest over three-quarters of all coronavirus-related deaths from COVID-19 in New Hampshire are connected to long-term care settings.
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The university’s testing lab is now analyzing results from thirty facilities and shelters as part of a partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services.
State officials estimate the facility can complete more than 6,000 tests per week. They say that number could reach 25,000 tests, once students return to campus and the university finishes building a second testing lab.
UNH-Manchester also has a COVID-19 screening lab that will do testing for Plymouth State University and Keene State College. Officials say that facility should be ready for use by mid-semester.
