The Halifax County Health Department today added 28 new positive cases of COVID-19 to its data.
The new positives bring the cumulative total since March to 2,594.
Data on recoveries and current cases is expected to be reported Wednesday.
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The trend in new positives continues to show a sustained increase, the health department said.
Health Director Bruce Robistow said Monday this increase was projected due to weather driving more people inside to congregate as well as gathering for the holidays.
The health department continues to encourage practicing the Three W’s — handwashing, wearing a facial covering, and waiting 6-feet apart.
A PDF from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on vaccinations can be downloaded at this link
There have been 44 related deaths: 24 within the Roanoke Rapids area ZIP code; six within the Scotland Neck area ZIP code; five within the Enfield area ZIP code; three within the Weldon area ZIP code; two within the Halifax area ZIP code; two within the Littleton area ZIP code; one within the Hobgood area ZIP code; and one within the Hollister area ZIP code.
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The health department reported Monday there were 1,019 total positive cases of which 882 have recovered. There were 84 active cases.
There have been 53 related deaths.
