The trend line for the novel coronavirus in Halifax County continues to rise, the health system said in its update this afternoon.

System Director Bruce Robistow said, “ … Our Trend continues to Rise, reaching our highest number of positives for the third time. This spike should be taken very seriously. Although our numbers may be small, an increasing trend is a good indicator of the fact that more tests are being performed, and that we cannot forget the importance of following the executive orders and recommendations.”

He said residents should continue to practice appropriate social distancing, handwashing, respiratory hygiene, and wearing facial coverings when out in public.

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This afternoon’s report shows the health department is aware of 513 confirmed tests performed on Halifax County Residents. 

The following is a breakdown of those results:

84 positive cases; one related death; and 45 recoveries.

There are 13 tests pending and 416 negative results.

The Roanoke Rapids area ZIP code continues to have the highest number of cases, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 dashboard.

There have been no new cases reported at Caledonia Correctional Institution in Tillery. The number of positive cases there, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, is 17. The DPS information does not list recoveries.