974,319 confirmed COVID-19 cases in North Carolina as of May 3
Health May 7, 2020
In an effort to keep our readers, up to date with the latest number of cases confirmed in N.C., Fetch Your News will continually be updating this article with the most recent updates from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
NC Statistics
As of May 3, 2021, NCDHHS reported 974,319 cases statewide, 938,740 presumed recovered, 12,691 deaths, and 1,007 hospitalized. The highest concentration is now in Mecklenburg with 110,561 cases and 941 deaths. Cherokee County had the highest 14-day case increase per 100,000 residents. NCDHHS reported 12,504,937 tests have been completed in the state. The confirmed cases report is released each day at 12 a.m.
NC Statistics
NCDHHS has an interactive map for those who want to see the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 Numbers for Graham County
Health, Lifestyle May 18, 2020
GRAHAM COUNTY, N.C. – As part of the effort to keep the county informed, Graham County Health Department (CCHD) issues detailed updates about the status of COVID-19.
The following information is from the September 24th update.
Confirmed cases in Graham continues to remain at 141 laboratory-verified cases and 93 tests with results pending.
2,649 residents have been tested and reported to the CCHD and 2,415 were negative.
Statewide, the NCDHHS has confirmed 196,501 cases in 99 N.C. counties. 912 are currently hospitalized, and 3,345 have died.
Graham County Health Department also emphasizes that anyone who becomes ill with a respiratory type illness to isolate until the following criteria are met:
- At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since recovery defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement in respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath), AND
- At least 7 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
If you become sick with a respiratory type illness and are in one of the following categories, please contact the Graham County Health Department at 828-479-7900 or your primary care provider to determine if you need to be tested.