The percentage of positive COVID-19 cases in Halifax County has dwindled to 1.5 percent, the health department reported today.

The health department reported no deaths related to the virus. The number of deaths related to the virus stands at 181 in this week’s report.

Nine new positive cases were added, bringing the total since March of 2020 to 13,905.

“It is great to see the numbers continue to decline consistently,” health department Director Bruce Robistow said. “Halifax County has met the two primary goals including community spread and percent positive, making masks optional as long as the goals are met.”

Robistow said those who are at high risk for severe illness should talk to their healthcare provider about whether they need to wear a mask and take other precautions.

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Total number of positives by ZIP code beginning March 25, 2020 — today

Enfield (27823) –1,859 cases

Halifax (27839) – 708 cases

Hobgood (27843) – 268 cases

Hollister (27844) – 846 cases

Littleton (27850) – 1,237 cases

Roanoke Rapids (27870) – 7,607 cases

Scotland Neck (27874) – 1,029 cases

Weldon (27890) – 616 cases

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Community Transmission Map

Halifax County is highlighted in green showing a medium level of community transmission.   

Cases by Date of Earliest Illness Identification and Race/Ethnicity

The numbers for the past week decreased.

Percent Positive of COVID-19 Cases

The percent positives has decreased over the past week with an average of 1.5 percent compared to 2.7 percent last week.

Cases by Date of Earliest Illness Identification and Age  

Ages 25-49 represent the largest age groups who have tested positive this past week.

Cases by Date of Earliest Illness Identification and Congregate Living Setting Association

The numbers for the past week decreased.

Halifax County Vaccination Status 

28,718 people at least partially vaccinated — 57 percent of the population

26,748 people fully vaccinated — 53 percent of the population 

12,859 people vaccinated with one booster

Northampton County

The health department reported Wednesday there have been 4,315 total positive cases of which 4,232 have recovered. There were six active cases. There have been 77 related deaths.