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The Halifax County Health Department today added 52 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus to its data since its last report on Friday, bringing the total cumulative number since testing began in March to 1,269.

“The numbers continue to climb as were projected and this is a strong indicator that compliance with the Three Ws will be vital if we are to sustain any openings that we presently have,” health Director Bruce Robistow said this afternoon. “A continuation of this direction will most likely result in a reevaluation of the phase we’re currently in.”

There have been 25 related deaths and the breakdown is as follows: 16 within the Roanoke Rapids area ZIP code; three within the Weldon area ZIP code; two within the Scotland Neck area ZIP code; one within the Halifax area ZIP code; one within the Hollister area ZIP code; one within the Enfield area ZIP code; and one within the Littleton area ZIP code.

Of the nine ZIP codes which represent Halifax County only two — Hobgood and Tillery — have had no deaths reported by the health department.

Flu vaccine

The drive-through flu vaccine is scheduled October 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roanoke Rapids fire station 2 which is located off Highway 125 near Touchstone Bank.

The drive-through vaccine clinic is for adults 18 and up and those who wish to participate may stay in their vehicles and show their Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, or other insurance provider cards. 

Those without insurance have to pay a $36 fee. Those who plan to attend should wear clothing with loose sleeves for access to the arm near the shoulder.

Northampton County

The health department reported Sunday there were 539 total positive cases of which 486 have recovered. There were 34 active cases. There have been 19 related deaths.