The Halifax County Health Department today reported a 90.28 percent recovery rate by people who have had the novel coronavirus.

That translates to 4,327 recoveries out of a cumulative total of 4,793 patients who have been diagnosed with the virus since March.

The health department added 21 new positive cases today. There are 375 active patients. There are three cases in which the recovery or active status is not known.

The health department also added two related deaths today, which brings the total to 88. 

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Cases by Date of Earliest Illness Identification and Race/Ethnicity 

Although there was a peak the week of January 9, the numbers for the past week decreased.

Percent Positive of COVID 19 Cases

The two-week average has decreased and now stands at 14.9 percent.

Cases by Date of Earliest Illness Identification and Age  

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

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

Although the number of cases in congregate living peaked the week of January 30, the numbers for the past week decreased.

Northampton County

The health department reported Tuesday there were 1,601 total positive cases of which 1,509 have recovered. There were 26 active cases. There have been 66 related deaths.