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A1 CLOSE TO HOME Salamanders, S’Mores & Seclusion THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020 Page 8 Cyan Magenta Yellow Yellow Black COVID-19. Events Postponed and Canceled, State Extends Stay-At-Home Order. See Inside. A2 2 The Record Thursday May 7, 2020 Stay-At-Home Until May 31, Restricted Opening Of Businesses outdoor dining starting May 18. Cloth face cov- Another caller described his father’s painful Rick Harvey, chairman of the New Hamp- BY HOLLY RAMER erings will be required for barbers, hair stylists death from COVID-19 two weeks ago. shire American Legion Baseball Program, pro- Associated Press and their customers and for retail and restaurant “Joe Schmoe does not know what it’s like to posed a season starting June 20. He said players’ workers. But they will be optional for shoppers lose a loved one,” he said. “It’s way too soon to temperatures could be taken before a game and CONCORD, N.H. — Republican Gov. Chris and diners. even be thinking of reopening.” that face masks be worn in the dugout. But he Sununu on Friday extended New Hampshire’s Hospitals, which had largely been restricted ___ said a number of teams haven’t yet bought acci- stay-at-home order to May 31 while allowing to treating COVID-19 patients and emergencies, FITNESS CLUBS, SPORTS MAKE CASE dent liability insurance for the summer and are the restricted reopening of restaurants, hair sa- can start performing time-sensitive procedures Representatives of fitness clubs, amusement waiting for more guidance on whether children lons and other businesses throughout the month. such as CT scans and knee and hip replacements parks and youth baseball on Tuesday told a task will be able to play. “We’re not taking giant leaps forward. We’re for chronic pain starting May 4. force on reopening New Hampshire’s econo- “We don’t want these kids in the field to be in just not at that point, but we do want to provide The reopening announcements coincided with my that they are prepared to make a variety of danger,” he said. the opportunity to flex some of these things open the announcement that an additional 164 people health and safety adjustments so they can oper- More developments in New Hampshire: and we think it’s a great first step,” he said at a had tested positive for the virus, the largest sin- ate during the coronavirus pandemic. ___ news conference. gle-day increase in New Hampshire so far. But Health clubs, which have a relationship with COURT MASKS The state issued universal guidelines for all the state also has significantly ramped up testing its members, can rearrange floor plans, cordon New Hampshire’s Supreme Court has issued businesses regarding screening of employees, — reaching about 1,200 tests per day — and the off areas, lower group exercise participants, and an order requiring people to wear a face cover- workplace cleaning and other practices to pre- percentage of positive test results has started to stagger appointments, said Mike Benton, CEO ing when they enter a court because of the coro- vent the transmission of the coronavirus, as well level off. of the Executive Health & Sports Center and navirus pandemic. as a timeline and detailed guidance for specific Sununu said his decisions also were based on owner of other facilities. Saunas, steam rooms “This rule applies to all who work in the Ju- industries. data showing a downward trend in hospitaliza- and areas that allow contact sports such as bas- dicial Branch as well as litigants, lawyers, mem- Campgrounds, which were already allowed to tions and the fact that hospitals have been no- ketball and racquetball would be closed. bers of the media, and members of the public,” operate under previous orders, are now limited where close to reaching capacity. Deaths have Overall occupancy would be reduced by half according to the order issued Monday. to 50 percent capacity, and out-of-state visitors increased in recent weeks, but most have been and visits would be limited to New Hampshire Judicial branch staff and judges aren’t re- are prohibited unless they are members of a pri- in nursing homes. members. The hope is that clubs could re-open quired to wear masks when they can consistently vate campground. Golf courses also will be lim- “There are some early signs of potentially May 18, Benton said. maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing, the ited to New Hampshire residents and members decreasing community transmission, but we Charyl Reardon, president of the White order said. Cyan when they are allowed to reopen May 11, and certainly have our work cut out for us in trying Mountains Attractions Association, suggested It remains in effect until at least Monday, in both cases, there will be other restrictions to to work with these congregate living settings to a “soft re-opening” of outdoor attractions that May 25. prevent people from congregating. Magenta help protect the vulnerable individuals in these naturally provide for physical distancing re- ___ Ocean beaches will remain closed, while state settings,” said Dr. Benjamin Chan, the state ep- quirements, like Lost River Gorge and the Polar THE NUMBERS parks can open according to their usual seasonal idemiologist. Caves; canoe, kayak and bike rentals; standalone As of Monday, 2,588 people in New Hamp- schedules with some restrictions. Earlier Friday, hair salon workers made up the driving ranges and mini-golf courses; zip lines, shire have tested positive for the virus, an in- Hair salons, barber shops, retail stores and vast majority of callers during a public input ses- and guided tours for ATVs. Activities would be crease of 72 from the previous day. Eighty-six Yellow Yellow drive-in movie theaters also will be allowed to sion hosted by the task force that drafted the new limited by group size and just to New Hamp- people have died. reopen May 11 with different requirements for rules and guidelines. Many urged the governor shire residents, at first. For most people, the virus causes mild or the various industries. Retail stores, for exam- to push back the opening date for their industry. The next phase would allow the opening of moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, Black ple, will be limited to 50 percent capacity, and “We want to open, we just don’t feel that we attractions such as Canobie Lake Park, Santa’s that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, hair salons will not be allowed to offer services are ready to open in phase one, not only because Village and the Cog Railway, allowing for social especially older adults and the infirm, it can beyond basic haircuts and root touch-ups. of the lack of supplies but because it does not distancing, face masks for workers and guests, cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, Restaurants, which are currently limited to seem safe,” said one hair stylist who works in more hand-washing areas, and more visible or death. takeout and delivery, will be allowed to offer Manchester. “clean teams.” Golf Courses Plan Limited Opening May 11 strong demand. BY PAUL HAYES “It’s a positive step if everyone does it right. Staff Writer I’m glad for my members and locals that want to get out and play,” said Howard. Fore! Duffers should expect a “new normal.” New Hampshire golf courses will open May State guidelines require golf courses to space 11 under a modified stay-at-home order an- out tee times 12 minutes apart, close all facil- nounced by Gov. Chris Sununu on Friday. ities except for bathrooms, limit one rider per Courses will be limited to residents and mem- cart (minus those living together), shut down bers, and there will be strict guidelines to en- practice areas, and require proof of residence or force physical distancing and reduce the spread membership. of COVID-19. Courses will not offer bunker rakes, water sta- “You basically go from your car to the first tee tions or ball washers. Cups will be raised so that box, you play, you come off the 18th hole, you golfers don’t have to reach in. get back in your car and drive home,” Sununu Golfers must use their own bag and clubs (no said. rental gear is allowed). They cannot arrive more New Hampshire will become the 46th state to than 15 minutes before tee times, nor can they ease restrictions on golf. gather before or after play. That’s good news for local courses such as Howard wants golfers to make reservations by Maplewood Country Club in Bethlehem, where Maplewood Country Club in Bethlehem remains closed under New Hampshire’s stay- phone, so that he can explain the rules. general manager Trevor Howard anticipates at-home order. Golf courses across the state will be allowed to open May 11 under a See Golf, Page 5 modified plan announced by Gov. Chris Sununu on Friday. (Photo by Paul Hayes) A3 Thursday May 7, 2020 The Record 3 North Country Residents Debate Reopening healthy. They ought to be allowed to get back courses and campgrounds to residents only. It In his statement, Starr wrote, “Many of us in BY PAUL HAYES too work, they need the money, and we need the continues to require residents to stay home, stay New Hampshire make our living supporting the Staff Writer production,” Starr said. “Those of my age are at apart, and venture out only for essential purpos- tourist trade. We cannot give our tourists from higher risk. Yet I am fully prepared to take that es and close-to-home exercise.