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Coronavirus Updates and Resources
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Click here for an overview of the federal stimulus bill passed on December 21, 2020.
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Click here for mask enforcement guidance from the New Hampshire Attorney General's office.
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Governor issues statewide mask mandateGov. Chris Sununu announced on Thursday, Nov. 19, that he has issued an emergency order instituting a statewide mask mandate. The order follows the state's highest single-day total number of positive cases, which rose to 529 today.The mask mandate will take effect Friday and remain in effect through Jan. 15, 2021.Beginning Friday, Nov. 20, everyone over the age of 5 in New Hampshire must wear mask or cloth face coverings over their noses and mouths when in public spaces, indoors or outdoors, and when unable to maintain a physical distance of at least six feet from persons outside their own households.Per the order, “public spaces” includes any part of private or public property that is generally open or accessible to members of the general public. Public spaces include, but are not limited to, lobbies, waiting areas, outside plazas or patios, restaurants, retail businesses, streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches, elevators, restrooms, stairways, parking garages, etc.According to the order, the mandate does not apply to the following:
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Educators, students, and staff within K-12 schools;
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Any person with a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a mask or other face covering;
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Any person consuming food or drink or sitting at a restaurant or table to eat or drink;
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Any person engaged in physical strenuous physical activity;
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Any person giving a religious, political, media, educational, cultural, musical, or theatrical presentation or performance for an audience;
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Any person who is deaf or hard of hearing, and any person while communicating with an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing or who has a disability, medical condition, or mental health condition that makes communication with that individual while wearing a mask or face covering difficult;
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Any person obtaining or providing a service that requires the temporary removal of a mask or face covering;
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Any person asked to remove a mask or face covering to verify an identity for lawful purposes; or
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Any public safety worker actively engaged in a public safety role and when a mask or face covering would seriously interfere in the performance of their public safety responsibilities.
The mandate also does not apply to individuals who decline to wear a mask or cloth face covering because of a medical or developmental issue or difficulty breathing.The entire order can be viewed here. -
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Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) takes seriously the health and welfare of our clients, staff and that of the greater community. As we navigate the ever-changing status of coronavirus, our primary concern is our ability to safely continue to deliver critical services that support basic needs such as food, housing, etc. CAPSC offices are open for phone support throughout the week: 603-425-2500. If you are experiencing a hardship or need immediate assistance over the weekend, call 211.
To help support CAPSC in our response to COVID-19, please consider making a donation here: www.straffordcap.org/donate.
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During this difficult time there are still plenty of services available in the realm of Recovery Support for those that may be in recovery, struggling with substances, or have family members they are worried about. SOS has many different kinds of meetings available all day and into the night. The SOS Rochester location is also staffed right now. Although we are not open to the general public, we have staff available Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. to answer phones and provide one-on-one help.
Call 603-841-2350 or visit straffordrecovery.org/vitrual-meetings.
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Recommended Resources
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- Vaccine Information
- Frequently Asked Questions on PPP Loan Forgiveness
- Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
- State of NH COVID-10 Business Resources
- State of NH Health and Human Resources
- Seacoast Chamber Alliance Business Resources
- Dover CARES
- New Hampshire Food Access Map
- Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Coronavirus Updates Page
- Information for Restaurants from the NH Lodging and Restaurant Association
- UNH Business and Community COVID Resources
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Upcoming Webinars
BIA Webinar: Unwrapping and Understanding the Latest Coronavirus Stimulus Package
January 8, 2021, 1 to 2 p.m.Learn about what the newest relief package includes in this interactive webinar with participant Q&A. Click here to register. -
COVID Relief Webinars NH SBDC Updates on PPP and COVID Relief Programs WebinarsJanuary 12| 10amJanuary 14 | 1pmThe new stimulus bill makes more funds available to small businesses. Join us to find out more details on how the bill can impact your business.Presented by Chuck Gilboy, NH SBDC Business AdvisorJanuary 19 | 1pmUpdate your marketing to reach your audiences’ new needs and habits.Presented by Rita Toth, NH SBDC Business AdvisorControl Your Business Path: Stay Open/Closing/Bankruptcy
January 27 | 1pmJoin us to learn about how to control your business' next steps, whether you are considering staying open, closing, or bankruptcy. Attendees will be anonymous.Presented by Warren Daniel, NH SBDC Business AdvisorPlease register on the NH SBDC site via the link below.Save the Date for the 2020 Resiliency Academy!
It's time to Save the Date for UNH Cooperative Extension and SBDC's 2020 Resiliency Academy! Communities and businesses are responding, innovating, and adapting as a result of the current pandemic. Resilience is a key component for communities and businesses to move towards economic recovery and plan for future disturbances and disruption.Overview: Academy sessions will include opportunities to learn from practitioners, municipal staff, business owners, and experts through case studies, presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions.Who should attend: Small businesses, community leaders and volunteers, municipal officials, economic development professionals, and those interested in the economic recovery and future planning of their business base and community are invited to attend the Academy.Session Dates:- April 7, Session 1: Threats
- April 21, Session 2: Assessment
- May 5, Session 3: Visioning
- May 19, Session 4: Planning
- June 2, Session 5: Action
Registration will open in January 2021. All sessions are held from 9 am-10:30 am. Cost to attend: $100 for five sessions. Scholarships are available. Stay tuned for more information by following our page here.