The percent positive of new COVID-19 cases in Halifax County is now at 3.2 percent, the health department reported today.
The health department also reported, as of today, a 96.53 percent recovery rate.
“I would like to both congratulate and thank the citizens of Halifax County, the retail businesses and, of course, our healthcare workers and first responders for a powerful effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” health department Director Bruce Robistow said this evening. “We have made incredible progress in just a few short weeks. Now is the time to continue our successful efforts as we work toward herd immunity in our county and throughout the country.”
Herd immunity will be accomplished by continuing to practice the Three W’s — handwashing, social distancing and wearing a facial covering — “while we work to vaccinate 70 percent of the population,” he said.
As of today, there have been 11,868 first dose vaccines administered which equates to 23.7 percent of the county population and 5,995 second dose vaccines have been administered which equates to 12 percent of the population. “To get to 70 percent of the population which would result in herd immunity, we need to get vaccinated ourselves and work to encourage others to do the same. In order for us to get to any semblance of normal it is vital we reach herd immunity.”
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Daily report
Today the health department reported six new positive cases of the virus which brings the cumulative total since last March to 5,077. There have been 4,901 recoveries and there are 74 active cases. There have been 102 — 2 percent — related deaths.
The health department also reported the following statistics:
Total number of positives by ZIP code beginning last March 25 through today
Enfield (27823) – 684 cases
Halifax (27839) – 244 cases
Hobgood (27843) – 105 cases
Hollister (27844) – 252 cases
Littleton (27850) – 415 cases
Roanoke Rapids (27870) – 2,769 cases
Scotland Neck (27874) – 334 cases
Weldon (27890) – 239 cases
Cases by Date of Earliest Illness Identification and Race/Ethnicity
After a peak the week of January 9, the numbers for the past week have decreased.
Percent Positive of COVID 19 Cases
“This gives us an idea of the number of cases with respect to the amount of testing being done,” the health department said. “These are only calculated using results from labs that report to the state. The percent positives have decreased over the past week, with a two-week average of 3.2 percent.”
Cases by Date of Earliest Illness Identification and Age
Ages 25-49 and 50-64 equally represent the largest age groups who have tested positive this past week.
Cases by Date of Earliest Illness Identification and Congregate Living Setting Association
After a peak the week of January 30, the numbers for the past week decreased.
Northampton County
The health department reported Tuesday there were 1,727 total positive cases of which 1,635 have recovered. There were 25 active cases. There have been 67 related deaths.
Vidant Health
The health system reported today that in response to decreased community spread and team member and community vaccination efforts, Vidant is carefully expanding visitation across the system.
Effective 8 a.m. Thursday, Vidant will allow one healthy adult visitor, who is screened and masked, in most inpatient departments at hospitals and clinics across the system during open hours. Visitors may switch out with only one other visitor during hours of visitation for the day — noon to 11:59 p.m.
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“Despite the encouraging trend of cases, it remains vitally important that community members continue to practice safety measures such as washing hands, wearing a mask and avoiding large gatherings,” the health system said. “This is an evolving situation and Vidant continues to monitor the spread and examine local data, including COVID-19 cases in our region and in hospitals, and will adjust visitation restrictions accordingly.”
Vidant strongly encourages visitors to consider virtual visitation options such as FaceTime and phone calls.
Assistance with virtual visits, including iPads for patients without the necessary technology, is available on request.
Virtual visitation is the safest way to stay connected with a loved one.
Patients should limit their belongings to a few key items and refer to the below tips:
Bring your phone, tablet or other electronic device to connect with family members
Limit clothing to clean undergarments and one outfit for discharge
Wear or pack non-slip shoes
