Last evening, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a telephone town hall to discuss COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, and provide an update to New Hampshire residents. Kuster and Pappas were joined on the call by Dr. Benjamin Chan, State Epidemiologist for New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH-DHHS); and Beth Daly, Chief of the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control at NH-DHHS. The Representatives and DHHS officials took questions from callers about their concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in New Hampshire. More than 10,000 Granite Staters joined the telephone town hall. 

“As we continue to see new cases of coronavirus in our communities, it’s important that Granite Staters have the information they need to calmly take steps to keep themselves and their families safe,” said Kuster. “Thank you to Dr. Ben Chan and Beth Daly for joining Congressman Pappas and I for last night’s telephone town hall to answer questions and provide an update on coronavirus in New Hampshire.

“I’m glad that we were able to pass legislation in Congress last week to secure significant funding for coronavirus, and will continue to monitor the situation closely,” Kuster continued. “Remember — frequent handwashing remains the most effective way for you to prevent the spread of illness, and if you are feeling sick, contact your health care provider and stay home from work or school.”

“As public health officials work tirelessly to contain the coronavirus, we are doing everything in our power to support their work and educate Granite Staters on what they should be doing to keep their families safe,” said Congressman Pappas. “It is essential everyone remains calm and takes common sense precautions like washing your hands and remaining home while sick. We will continue to monitor this rapidly evolving situation and work closely with our state and local officials to support a coordinated response that keeps our communities safe.”

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