The percentage of positive COVID-19 cases in Halifax County decreased over the past week, with a two-week average of 6.1 percent, the health department reported today.

Six new positive cases were reported, bringing the cumulative total since March of last year to 5,545.

There have been 110 related deaths.

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Total number of positives by ZIP code beginning March 25, 2020 through today

Enfield (27823) – 789 cases

Halifax (27839) – 267 cases 

Hobgood (27843) – 124 cases 

Hollister (27844) – 284 cases

Littleton (27850) – 467 cases 

Roanoke Rapids (27870) – 2,931 cases 

Scotland Neck (27874) – 439 cases

Weldon (27890) – 245 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 remained the same.

Cases by Date of Earliest Illness Identification and Age  

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

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

Although the number of COVID-19 cases in congregate living peaked the week of January 30, the numbers for the past week remained the same.

Halifax County Vaccination Status 

16,730 people at least partially vaccinated — 33.5 percent of the population

14,822 people fully vaccinated — 29.6 percent of the population 

Vaccination clinic

The health department will offer first dose Pfizer vaccines to anyone ages 16 years and older by online registration on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Halifax Community College located at 100 College Drive in the 700 building. 

Use the main entrance to the college campus. 

People under 18 will require parental consent to receive the vaccine. 

Appointments are preferred, however, walk-ups are accepted.

To schedule a first dose appointment for the Pfizer vaccine visit this link

The health department located at 19 North Dobbs Street in Halifax is also offering the Moderna vaccine every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

To schedule an appointment for the vaccination, call 252-583-5021.

Northampton County

Currently, there have been 1,836 total positive cases of which 1,750 have recovered. There are 17 active cases. There have been 69 related deaths.