This afternoon’s data on the novel coronavirus in Halifax County continues to “indicate that strong attention needs to continue to be placed on mitigating this virus,” the health system said in its update.
“ … We cannot forget the importance of following the executive orders and recommendations. Please be sure to practice appropriate social distancing, handwashing, respiratory hygiene, and wearing facial coverings whenever you are out in public.”
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The update says as of midnight Thursday, the health system is aware of 684 confirmed tests performed on residents.
The latest breakdown of those tests now show the following:
115 positive cases which is eight more than reported Thursday; one related death; and 75 recoveries.
The health system will now only be reporting data on weekdays, given the difficulty in collecting full information on weekends.
Testing sites
The health system continues working in partnership with the NC Department of Health and Human Services, following CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Please contact the Coronavirus Helpline at 1-866-462-3821 for information related to COVID 19.
Existing Testing Sites in Halifax County:
Roanoke Rapids locations:
Halifax Works
Medfirst
Vidant Family Medicine
Vidant North Hospital
All Rural Health Group locations have COVID-19 testing available for established patients or patients with no primary care provider who are symptomatic or who have been directly exposed to someone who has tested positive.
Rural Health Group at Enfield (Enfield)
Rural Health Group at Twin County (Hollister)
Rural Health Group at Lake Gaston (Littleton)
Rural Health Group at Roanoke Rapids (Hwy 125, Roanoke Rapids)
Rural Health Group at Drugco Express (10th Street, Roanoke Rapids)
Rural Health Group at Halifax Medical Specialists (Roanoke Rapids)
Rural Health Group at HRMC (Vidant North) (Roanoke Rapids)
Rural Health Group at Halifax Community College (Weldon)
Rural Health Group at Scotland Neck (Scotland Neck)
Rapid testing by a primary care provider referral ONLY:
Rural Health Group at Halifax Medical Specialists (Roanoke Rapids/Halifax County)
Rural Health Group at Scotland Neck (Scotland Neck/Halifax County)
Northampton County
As of this report, the Northampton County Health Department had not released its latest figures.