consider doing more. A business can choose to be more conservative and use the CDC guidelines. You can consider mask mandates, and you can choose to add other mitigation measures to your business. We can always do more, but we should never do less. Another big change is using the term “fully vaccinated.” That is no longer a term used per the CDC and the state. The new term is “up to date.” All the recommendations now refer to “unvaccinated” or “up to date” people. An up-to-date person has received all recommended vaccine doses, including the booster shots. If the person is not considered “up to date,” they will be recommended to follow the same recommendations as the “unvaccinated” person. With the availability of home test kits, a challenge has arisen with the state gathering numbers. At the recent governor’s press conference, it was shared that if people test at home and find themselves positive for COVID-19 but do not report this status to their healthcare provider or the state, the number of positive cases will no longer be accurate. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and seek testing, you should always keep your healthcare provider in the loop. Treatment options for COVID-19 aim to keep people out of the hospital, but most need to be initiated before day five of illness. Informing your healthcare provider of a positive result from a home test may be the link you need to a treatment option. Here is a recent article on home test kits: https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/05/health/ home-covid-19-test-how-to-report-tipswellness/index.html The CDC recommends right now that if you have symptoms of a cold, the flu, or COVID-19, you should assume it’s COVID-19 until found not to be. This is a good reminder that these illnesses are all so similar. Testing can be a challenge with the limited availability of rapid home tests and the long lines you may encounter to get a PCR test. Even if you are found not to have COVID-19 but are ill, stay home and take care of yourself. COVID-19 is taxing employers to the max with staffing issues, but going to work with the flu or a bad cold can also lead to more lost days from work. The best guide is to stay home if you are sick and always keep your healthcare provider in the loop. As always, we are here for all your COVID-19 questions and concerns. Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Keeping up to date on the latest COVID-19 information is a priority for us to assist our members during this difficult time. Marta can be contacted at 603-224-2369 or via email at msilakka@nhada.com. Have you Created a LotDrop Account Yet? Get in the game and create a LotDrop account today if you haven't already! Be sure to check off "Subscribe to stay updated with new products and offers!" when creating your account to be kept in the loop! LotDrop Also Has a New Invoice! LotDrop is excited to announce we have a new accounting system with a modified invoice you'll be seeing soon. GO PAPERLESS! In addition, customers now have the capability of having their invoices emailed to them in lieu of being mailed paper copies. Take a peek at what our new invoice looks like below: If you need any further assistance creating your LotDrop account or have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us at 603-224-2369. We're here to help you! N E W H A M P S H I R E 15
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