COVID-19 Updates

We encourage you to check this page regularly for updates. We continue to implement several safety measures in alignment with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and Dartmouth Health.

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Important updates and information in this section:

Patient and visitor screening and mask policy

New London Hospital Visitor Guidelines
Effective August 12, 2024

New Hampshire communities are seeing an increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19.  New London Hospital asks you to help us keep our patients and staff safe by observing the following guidelines:

  • Please do not visit our patients if you have any symptoms of illness that could be contagious, including cold symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, or headache; even if you think they are due to allergies or other causes. Take a COVID-19 home test if you can.
  • If you have tested negative for COVID-19 and still have mild symptoms, please wear a mask and practice good hand hygiene. 
  • If you have COVID-19, please wait 10 days before visiting. In some cases, a close family member may be critical to a patient’s safety or well-being and special strategies may be necessary. The patient’s nurse can talk with you about the options available.
  • We encourage visitors to wear masks in our buildings.  Handwashing is important for everyone.
     

COVID-19 testing

If you are symptomatic or think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please contact your primary care physician to schedule a COVID-19 test. Some of the key symptoms that determine whether a test is required include fever, cough, chest congestion, significant fatigue, loss of taste or smell, and shortness of breath.

COVID-19 vaccinations

Please contact your primary care physician to discuss current vaccination options. 

For current NLH patients only, appointments required. To schedule, visit: myDH.org. or call 603-526-5544.

The latest information about the vaccine is available at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics. Information will also be available through the myDH Patient Portal. If you do not have a myDH account, please sign-up by going to myDH.org.

Frequently asked questions

For answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines, visit the Vaccine FAQ page on the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics website.

Other recommended vaccine resources

Additional information and resources

For additional information about COVID-19, visit the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics website. There you will find information on:

  • Prevention and treatment
  • Frequently asked questions (includes information for non-English or Limited English Proficient and American Sign Language community members)
  • Background and transmission
  • Additional Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services resources