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Two deaths have been added today to the Halifax County Health Department’s novel coronavirus database, bringing the total to 27.

According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ZIP code area database, one of the deaths was reported within the Roanoke Rapids area ZIP code and the other was reported within the Enfield area ZIP code.

Today’s information shows the total number of related deaths within the Roanoke Rapids area ZIP code are at 17 and the total number of related deaths within the Enfield area ZIP code are at two.

The breakdown is as follows: 17 within the Roanoke Rapids area ZIP code; three within the Weldon area ZIP code; two within the Enfield 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; and one within the Littleton area ZIP code.

Today’s report adds 58 new positive cases to the county’s database with a cumulative positive total of 1,373 since testing began in March.

There was no report on Friday.

Today’s report notes an increase in the trend of positive cases.

The health department continues to encourage residents to practice the three Ws — waiting six feet apart, handwashing and wearing a facial covering. “Improving your compliance with the three Ws now will both better educate children as to how to practice them. Please take this opportunity to protect our children and each other very seriously,” the health department said. 

Northampton County

The health department reported Sunday there were 568 total positive cases of which 508 have recovered. There were 41 active cases. There have been 19 deaths.