Gov. Chris Sununu made it clear in his briefing on Thursday that New Hampshire college students from out of state should not eligible for in-state vaccination.

Through the briefing, Sununu stated the scholars have been additionally not on the two-dose schedule the place they would depart New Hampshire on the finish of the college yr earlier than their second dose was due. This resolution has led some faculty communities to query the choice.

Durham Metropolis Director Todd Selig stated college communities like him face a singular problem through the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated about 60% of the 15,000 college students enrolled on the College of New Hampshire have been from out of state.

“It is vital to get them vaccinated as quickly as attainable,” Selig stated. “Their lack of vaccination creates a transparent and present threat for the remainder of the inhabitants.”

Selig stated sending college students on journeys to get vaccinated was additionally a priority and advised reconsidering the plan.

At Saint Anselm School, a lot of the college students come from New Hampshire and others from the New England states. School officers stated they have been relieved states seem on monitor to supply vaccines to pupil age teams quickly.

“We’re by no means going to place ourselves ready to problem the governor by placing New Hampshire residents first,” stated Saint Anselm spokesperson Paul Pronovost.

Sununu stated most states throughout the nation are making folks aged 16 and over eligible on Might 1 to justify the choice.