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It is recommended that anyone 12 or older who completed their COVID-19 primary series or received a booster dose at least two months ago get the updated booster, according to State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan.

The critical care nurses at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover expressed thanks to the community for their support during the pandemic.

Habits that people developed during the pandemic like mask wearing, social distancing, and frequent hand washing are always good practices, according to Wentworth-Douglass infectious disease physician Dr. John Mendoza.

The 75-year-old said she is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and encouraged others to do the same.

COVID-19 testing is still available at 90 locations in New Hampshire including hospitals, healthcare provider practices, pharmacies, and urgent care centers.

Under both the guidelines from the state and the CDC, anyone who wants to wear a mask in school is free to do so.

"At this point in the pandemic, we are no longer recommending universal face masks for people in indoor public locations unless a person is required to wear a face mask for their specific situation," state epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan said.

State Sen. Tom Sherman, who is also a doctor and likely candidate for governor, is pleased the numbers are trending down but urges caution against possible future variants.

Portsmouth City Manager Karen Conrad who issued the mandate still strongly urges the use of masks.

"This is not a victory by any means, but we are definitely trending in the right direction," Gov. Chris Sununu said at his briefing on Wednesday.

Medicare will cover the cost of COVID-19 test kits starting in the early spring, thanks to the efforts of Sen. Maggie Hassan and Rep. Chris Pappas.

Don't wait until the last minute to call for a delivery of propane, advises the Propane Gas Association of New England.

They will sell at cost and be available within the next two weeks.

Two districts plan to educate students who won't wear a mask properly about the importance of wearing them.

There are now two locations in the Seacoast region to walk-in and get a free COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot.

The federal government's website to order the tests officially opens on Wednesday after a "soft" opening on Tuesday.