🌱 False Test Results + Sununu Criticizes GOP Voter Plan + Sports

Bedford NH

10 January, 2022

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Happy Tuesday! Brrrrr. It will be a very cold day today. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Bedford today. First, today's weather: A sunny day and very cold. High: 11 Low: 2. Rent this space: Are you a local business owner or marketer in Bedford? We want to start showcasing trusted businesses who can solve problems for our amazing local readers. Learn more here. Here are the top stories in Bedford today: Rapid home Antigen tests may be less sensitive detecting the omicron variant of COVID-19, but here's why: Medical professionals explain that rapid antigen tests react to the "proteins" in a test sample swabbed from your nose, but when virus levels are low, which often happens if someone is infected but not showing symptoms, the test could show a "false negative" result. According to Nathaniel Hafer, Ph.D., director of operations for the UMass Center for Clinical & Translational Science and an assistant professor in the program in molecular medicine at the UMass Medical School in Worcester, Mass, if you test positive with a home antigen test, and high levels of virus are circulating in your area, you should "take appropriate measures." If you test negative at home but have COVID-19 symptoms, you should "take appropriate measures" and follow up with a PCR test at a lab or urgent care clinic to confirm. You can read more here: (Consumer Reports)Bedford High School basketball athletes are excited to play this week and are looking forward to having families, friends, and fans attend the games. Some fan attendance may be limited at certain games due to the coronavirus pandemic, so check with the venue for guidance on admission, masks, and social distancing before game time. On Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m., the Bulldogs Boy's Varsity Basketball team will play the Concord High School Crimson Tide in Bedford, and the Bulldogs Girl's Varsity Basketball team with play the Girl's Varsity Concord High Crimson Tide in Concord. You can always find local sports and game info. on ScoreStream where you can type in your high school name to filter out the competition: (Bedford Patch)Governor Chris Sununu criticized the House-passed GOP Redistricting plan giving it a "negative review." Sununu suggested it would create seats that would be "too partisan-leaning" in New Hampshire, saying we are an independent state and we shouldn't have a district "that is all Democrat or all Republican." The GOP plan is headed to the Senate for review. More than six Republicans announced they would challenge U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., who is seeking a third term, regardless of the outcome of the redistricting plan. The House plan would change the districts of 75 towns and/or city wards, redistricting more than 300,000 people, which is a quarter of the state's population, between two districts. When talking about the GOP plan on Friday Governor Sununu said, "I don't love it," adding that he didn't think that this will be the plan that ends up on his desk. You can read more here (if you subscribe): (The Union Leader) Today in Bedford: Public Hearing on Budget - Bedford School District (7 p.m.) From my notebook: Animal Rescue League of N.H.: "Did someone say slumber party? Ranger Buck got invited to his first slumber party today, and we are hopeful for it to last a lifetime." (Facebook)" Bedford Athletic Club: "This young group of BAC Rec players are working to improve their ball handling and maneuverability skills." (Facebook)Heart For Kindness Because Kindness Matters ART SHOW: Kindergarten through Grade 8 students living in or going to school in Bedford are invited to draw or paint a picture with the theme of kindness. Use your phone to take a picture of the drawing and mail it to [email protected] before Jan. 22. For more information, go to Facebook Bedford NH Lions Club, or www.BedfordNHLionsClub.org "Art Contest for Youth" or text Lori Wiley at 603-494-7020. (Bedford N.H. Lions Club) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Healthy Buffalo — (Visit website) RD1 Fitness — (Visit Website) Tiger Warrior Dojo — (Visit website) MJ'S Market, Inc — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Rite-Aid in Bedford, N.H. (Jan. 14) BAE Retirement Planning Dinner. (Jan. 20) January 2022 Information Sessions! (Jan. 26) Add your event Gigs & services: Junk Removal & Clean Outs. (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: Now Hiring! (Details) Add your job listing If you love the Bedford Daily, here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business featured in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the know and ready to head out the door! I'll see you in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. — Paula Constance About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.