GOVERNOR ISSUES EMERGENCY ORDER #51 ("SAFER-AT-HOME" ADVISORY)

Posted on: June 12, 2020 - 12:18pm

Yesterday, June 11, Governor Sununu issued Emergency Order #51 as part of the state's efforts to respond to COVID-19. This order terminates Emergency Orders #4 and #24.

The Governor indicated that implementing a "safer-at-home" advisory in place of the stay-at-home order. The lifting of the order removes the 10-person limit on social gatherings and ends the distinction between essential and nonessential businesses.

All businesses will be permitted to reopen with restrictions by the end of the month, while still urging NH residents to wear masks and maintain social distancing.

Effective June 15, several types of businesses will be able to reopen under new guidelines: Gyms, Amateur Sports, Bowling Alleys, Outdoor Attractions, Smaller Racetracks, Charitable Gaming, Libraries, Funeral Homes, Museums.

A complete copy of Emergency Order #51 can be accessed HERE.