As of yesterday, Grafton county has 210 identified active cases of COVID-19. Lyme has zero active cases, Hanover has 13 active cases, and Lebanon has 11 active cases.
Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Messenger RNA vaccines, also known as mRNA, are the first COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines give instructions for cells to make a piece of the virus’s “spike protein,” which the virus normally uses to enter cells in the body.. After the protein piece is made, the cell breaks down the mRNA instructions and gets rid of them. The immune system recognizes that the spike protein doesn’t belong and begins making antibodies to protect against future infection. Individuals who get vaccinated gain this protection without having to risk serious illness, or worse, from getting sick with COVID-19.
Read more about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines here
Returning to In-Person School February 22
Please note that if your child has exposure risk to covid-19, including travel outside of New England, he or she will require a 10-day quarantine before returning to in-person school. Our students wanting to return to in-person school on February 22 must be back in New England on/before February 11.
Who may visit the Food Shelf?
The Food Shelf is open to anyone in need of groceries regardless if you live in New Hampshire or Vermont. It does not matter how much money your household earns. The groceries are available as a one-time resource and for longer periods of time. Some Upper Valley residents are concerned that they don’t “qualify” for the Food Shelf, or they should not take food in case someone else needs it more. The Haven is clear that there is enough food to go around for anyone in need.
