In this undated handout photo provided by Rivier University, the colleges' sign is seen at the entrance to the campus in Nashua, N.H. The small private university is promising students that they will get jobs within nine months of graduation. If not, Rivier University will pay the students' federally subsized student loans for up to a year, or enroll them in up to six master's degree courses for free. (Jodie Andruskevich/Rivier University via AP)Rivier University is promising students that they will get jobs within nine months of graduation. If not, Rivier University will pay the students’ federally subsidized student loans for up to a year, or enroll them in up to six master’s degree courses for free. Rivier University — Jodie Andruskevich via ap
In this undated handout photo provided by Rivier University, the colleges' sign is seen at the entrance to the campus in Nashua, N.H. The small private university is promising students that they will get jobs within nine months of graduation. If not, Rivier University will pay the students' federally subsized student loans for up to a year, or enroll them in up to six master's degree courses for free. (Jodie Andruskevich/Rivier University via AP)Rivier University is promising students that they will get jobs within nine months of graduation. If not, Rivier University will pay the students’ federally subsidized student loans for up to a year, or enroll them in up to six master’s degree courses for free. Rivier University — Jodie Andruskevich via ap Credit: Jodie Andruskevich

UNITY — A Sullivan Counting nursing home staffer who tested positive for the coronavirus last month was retested and saw results come back negative, the nursing home announced Saturday.

The part-time staff member’s immediate family also tested negative for the virus, officials wrote on Facebook.

“We continue to be COVID free and will continue all safe practices to remain that way,” the post said.

Nursing home administrator Ted Purdy said last week that a staffer tested positive for COVID-19 after all residents and employees were screened the week of May 17.

The female employee worked two shifts on May 20 and 21 before she notified the nursing home of her positive result on May 22.

The county says it does “everything possible to keep our residents safe.” Staff is tested for the virus every 10 days and temperatures are checked at the start and end of shifts.

All employees also wear marks while at work.

New cases

New Hampshire officials announced four deaths and 55 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 4,545.

The state Department of Health and Human Services identified those who died as two women and two men from Hillsborough County. All of them were age 60 and over, according to a news release.

HHS also announced that nine more people were hospitalized with the novel coronavirus. Of those who have contracted the virus, 449, or about 10% have been sent to the hospital.

In Vermont, state officials said four new people have tested positive for the virus and there were no new deaths Saturday.

The Green Mountain State has so far seen 981 cases of the virus and 55 deaths.

Rivier University offering scholarships for nurses

Rivier University in Nashua is offering new full-tuition scholarships for licensed practical nurses employed at nursing homes.

The scholarships will allow recipients to earn associate of science in nursing degrees, which is a prerequisite for becoming a registered nurse. The program, called Project Advance, is funded from a $600,000 gift from an anonymous donor.

Classes are held on nights and weekends so students can work full-time. Applications are due June 22.

Tim Camerato can be reached at tcamerato@vnews.com or 603-727-3223. Material from the Associated Press was used in this report.