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TOM: WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS -- WITHIN THE LAST HOUR, DHHS ANNOUNCED A SEVENTH PERSON IN NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, AND TONIGHT OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO TRACK DOWN PEOPLE WHO MAY HAVE HAD CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE WOMAN FROM ROCKINGHAM COUNTY AT THE MANCHESTER DMV ON SOUTH WILLOW STREET. MONICA: DHHS SAYS SHE WAS AT THAT OFFICE BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS -- FROM MONDAY MARCH 2 THROUGH THURSDAY MARCH 5, AS WELL AS TUESDAY MARCH 10. ANYONE ELSE WHO WENT TO THE MANCHESTER DMV DURING THOSE DATES AND TIMES SHOULD MONITOR THEIR HEALTH FOR FEVER OR RESPIRATORY ILLNESS. IF YOU DEVELOP SYMPTOMS, STAY HOME, LIMIT CONTACT WITH OTHER

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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services announced on Friday a new presumptive positive test result for COVID-19.>> Download the FREE WMUR appThis announcement brings the total in New Hampshire to seven cases. Health officials said the newly diagnosed person is an adult female from Rockingham County who contacted their health provider after developing symptoms.According to health officials an investigation is being conducted to identify anyone with close contact with the person before they self-isolated. Any person who has been identified as a close contact will be notified directly by DHHS.>> DHHS information: COVID-19 novel coronavirusHealth officials said the Manchester branch of the Division of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Saturday for enhanced cleaning and to allow DHHS to conduct their investigation.Anyone at the Manchester DMV during those days and times has potentially been exposed to the novel coronavirus according to DHHS.>> Coronavirus in New Hampshire: What you need to knowHealth officials asked that any individuals not showing symptoms but do not have a health care provider contact DHHS at 603-271-4496.Health officials said that the person was at the Manchester DMV at 377 South Willow Street on the following days:Monday, March 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday, March 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday, March 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday, March 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.