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U.S. state of New Hampshire , is used with its mountains, lakes and foliage, to a destination for city dwellers from nearby Boston and New York . But as an out-of-the sleepless in New York flock in the summer in your home to stay to escape coronavirus in the cities, the locals ask, you to way.

It is the start of mud season in New Hampshire . The temperatures rise and The Snow drifts are melting fast, and behind mountains of dirt and road sand in your place. In normal times, the tourism is also on the retreat would be The Last spring skiers downhill in The Winter .

But while The Threat of Corona Virus finishes the commercial tourism in the region, the people are still on the road, The State of the hope to drive the pandemic in their Holiday Homes and the advantages of the region for outdoor activities.

"don't you come to New Hampshire ," said Dot Seybold, managing Director of OVP Management, which oversees The Settlers Green retail centres in North Conway .

"I don't see it in My Own neighbourhood, where I normally see, such as people in this [apartment] houses, except during the Holidays - and they are all full. I get it. What Would You do for your family? But do not think about our little community and how we are fighting to help people, if this thing is as bad as in New York . "

a Lot of people seem to be confused by conflicting advice, Fresh Air and exercise, while the compliance with official orders to stay At Home .

The Appalachian Mountain Club, said the popular sites are already crowded reported with visitors and other organizations in New Hampshire , hundreds of cars with out-of-state-license-plates to urge the Parking at the trail head. Many facilities and trails have Now been closed.

"We all try to process on A Day -to-day basis," said Janice Crawford, executive director of the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce.

"I have a mission to support The Business community and keep it viable. This is a challenge in This Time . [Mid-March], we sent out a press release, invites people to come and enjoy the nature. The rode was a missing - But it was honest and we corrected it immediately. "

at The End of March, New Hampshire , 367 cases of the corona virus and Three Deaths had been recorded, compared to thousands in New York . With its state slogan "live free or die", New Hampshire , is known for its libertarian values, and it was The Last state in the North-East officially, the residents say to stay At Home .

But many companies were already close, in an effort to have the rate of infections will slow down and discourage visitors. Most of the companies - for Now - appear to support the economic pain, if it is, with the pandemic.

"It is, and if you don't stop to smooth out The Curve , it will be much worse," Says Danny Rassi, owner of two restaurants - Wicked Fresh and the fire of Evil Fresh.

"As a business owner, responsible for several people, I can't do it. I can't bring my people here and put you in danger. It makes it hard, But at The End of The Day , if we all do it, we all are on the same boat economically.

Gary Sullivan, owner of the White Mountain Hotel Says the dismissal of its employees was the most difficult part of The Crisis , which he hopes is in the past - But that The Hotel can re-Open in the summer.

"I am looking forward to our summer bookings, and cannot be cancelled. We have strong summer bookings and super strong bookings for the autumn.

"at least [the shutdown] is going to hold Most People healthy and if people stay healthy, we remain positive," he Says .

Dick Delaney, owner of Delaney's Hole in The Wall restaurant, even more worries about his 60 employees.

"The majority to be dependent on the unemployment checks for an indefinite period of time," he Says . "We have tried to come forward, and all have signed, Because we knew it was only a matter of time before it happened. "

Some of the smaller establishments had already closed, But in an effort to stave off the economic impact for its employees, Mr. Delaney remained Open until the 16th. March in New Hampshire ordered restaurants in the vicinity of your Seating area and offer only to eat meals.

"I felt like we were doing the wrong thing by staying Open - But I was really worried about my employees. "

He believes that the restrictions are necessary, But it is concerned about the long-term consequences.

"If this thing goes to June, it will be catastrophic. There are places where it definitely is not make. It is a difficult ethical question, both professionally and personally," he Says .

the Other New England States are imposing even tougher measures against the coronavirus. Massachusetts, one of the worst affected States in The Nation , has declared a state of emergency. Rhode Island has ordered all out-of-state visitors to self-quarantine for 14 days, with the police checkpoints on The State border in the South. Maine prohibited short-term rentals in The City of Portland and castle beaches.

New Hampshire , Governor Chris Sununu resisted calls to in the proximity of his state to the border with Massachusetts. A legal challenge against his ban on large gatherings, failed in March.

In the Mount Washington Valley, the visitors, once the economic lifeline is Now a source of fear. The Chamber of Commerce urges the people to be friendly and stay positive. And while you wait for Better Days , the company in North Conway , to keep the lights on in the night like a beacon of hope in dark times.

Source of news: bbc.com