Interstate youth hockey competition suspended throughout northeast

Interstate play at youth and secondary school hockey level suspended through the end of December. (Courtesy photo)

CONCORD - Governor Chris Sununu today announced that New Hampshire along with six other northeast states will be suspending interstate competitions for public and private schools and youth hockey effective Saturday.

The suspension will be in effect till at least Dec 3.

The decision was made in concert with the governors of New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

"Given the support for this agreement from our regional neighbors, New Hampshire made the practical decision to join this effort," Gov. Sununu said. "We remain optimistic that our newly issued hockey and ice arena guidance will continue to ensure a safe and successful hockey season for New Hampshire hockey players."

The prohibition will not impact interstate collegiate, professional, or U.S. national team hockey activities, which will remain subject to existing health and safety protocols and/or restrictions.

As public health data continues to evolve, the states will reassess the need for continued restrictions on interstate sports activities.

Meanwhile, DHHS announced 233 new positive test results for COVID-19, for a daily PCR test positivity rate of 2.3 percent. Those new cases identified include 28 minors 13 from Strafford County.

Four new hospitalized cases were reported for a total of 69.

DHHS also announced three additional deaths, all over 60.

Rochester area case numbers were not available today on the DHHS website.

New Hampshire 2019 Coronavirus Summary Report

NH Persons with COVID-19 13,148

Recovered 10,262 (78%)

Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 492 (4%)

Total Current COVID-19 Cases 2,394

Persons Who Have Been Hospitalized for COVID-19 800 (6%)

Current Hospitalizations 69 Total Persons

Persons Being Monitored in NH (approximate point in time) 5,650