By Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen, Governor Chris Sununu, and Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is an evolving situation and there is much that scientists and doctors still need to learn about this new virus. But we also know it can be hard to sort through all the information – and misinformation – so we wanted to share a few of the top things that public health professionals believe all Granite Staters should know about this issue.
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