COVID-19 in New Hampshire: Latest CDC Hospital Signal
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Track the latest available COVID-19 hospitalization signal for New Hampshire using CDC HHS Protect hospital data. This page shows the week ending Mar 14, 2026, trend direction, and how New Hampshire compares with the national average and nearby states.
Latest available CDC HHS Protect week: Mar 14, 2026
new COVID-19 hospital admissions in the latest CDC reporting week
Week ending Mar 14, 2026
Fast answer: the latest available CDC hospital-admissions signal for New Hampshire is moderate, not a live case count. Use the trend, week ending date, and nearby-state comparison before treating this as a current local spread read.
Need the label in plain English? Interpret moderate COVID activity .
Key Takeaways
- 1 The latest available CDC HHS Protect COVID-19 signal for New Hampshire is moderate, with 1.1 new admissions per 100,000 residents for the week ending Mar 14, 2026.
- 2 In that reporting week, COVID-19 admissions were down from 2.1 per 100K last week.
- 3 New Hampshire is 0.1 per 100k near the national rate.
CDC Recommendations at This Level
COVID is circulating — everyday precautions help
- • Stay up to date on COVID boosters, especially if you're over 65 or high-risk
- • If you test positive, stay home for at least 5 days and until symptoms are improving
- • Test if you develop symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, body aches)
- • Wash hands frequently and improve indoor ventilation when possible
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
New Hampshire COVID-19 Trend — 2025-2026 Season
New confirmed COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.
Is COVID-19 Getting Better or Worse in New Hampshire?
COVID-19 is holding steady in New Hampshire
COVID-19 activity is neither increasing nor decreasing right now. This means current levels are likely to continue for the near term without a major shift up or down.
Technical details (CDC Rt estimate)
Reproduction number (Rt): 0.95 (95% CI: 0.78 – 1.19)
Probability of growth: 27%
Rt below 1.0 means each case leads to fewer new cases (declining). Above 1.0 means growing.
Based on CDC forecasting data as of March 31, 2026. Source
New Hampshire vs. National Average and Nearby States
Nearby States
| State | Activity Level | Per 100K |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 0.9 | |
| Moderate | 1.5 | |
| Moderate | 1.2 |
Sources & Methods
COVID-19 data reflects confirmed hospital admissions reported through the CDC's HHS Protect system. Activity levels are based on new admissions per 100,000 population per week. Hospitalization data may undercount total infections as most COVID-19 cases are now managed at home. Learn more about our methods .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest COVID-19 activity level in New Hampshire?
The latest available CDC HHS Protect COVID-19 signal for New Hampshire is MODERATE with 1.1 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people for the week ending Mar 14, 2026. There were 16 total new COVID-19 admissions in that reporting week.
Where does this COVID-19 data come from?
This data comes from the CDC's HHS Protect hospital reporting system. Hospitals across the United States report confirmed COVID-19 admissions, ICU usage, and bed capacity weekly. The metric shown is new admissions per 100,000 population.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated weekly after the CDC publishes new hospital reporting data. There is typically a 1-2 week lag between when admissions occur and when data appears here.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.