Rockingham Times

Town of Chester issued the following announcement on September 10.

The Town of Chester has been notified that an individual who was at Senior Coffee Hour at the Wason Pond Community Center has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was last at the Community Center on Tuesday, September 7th and was tested Wednesday, September 8th.  We are making this public notification to alert any individuals who might have attended Senior Coffee Hour on Tuesday, September 7th but who have not already been notified of the potential exposure to the coronavirus.  We also recommend that you contact your physician for further guidance with respect to being tested for possible exposure.

COVID-19 can present with a wide range of symptoms including fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of taste or smell. Any person who develops new symptoms should stay home, limit their contact with others, immediately contact their healthcare provider and get tested for COVID-19.

Self-Quarantine Guide for Unvaccinated Household Contacts

Self-Observation for Individuals Exposed, but Not Required to Quarantine

Whether or not you are experiencing symptoms, multiple testing options throughout the State are available to potentially exposed individuals. For persons without health insurance or a primary care provider, testing is available and can be scheduled by calling (603) 271-5980 or by completing this online form. Other options can be found here.

COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities, so all people need to protect themselves and help prevent further community spread.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others. This is known as social distancing.
• Wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

For more information on COVID-19 in NH, please visit https://www.nh.gov/covid19/.

Original source can be found here.