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Coronavirus local updates: Peak date for Mecklenburg County could be June 8, officials say

By WSOCTV.com News Staff
By WSOCTV.com News Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 2 million people worldwide -- including more than 582,000 people in the United States – have been infected with the new coronavirus, and the number of deaths from the outbreak continues to rise. Officials are attempting to contain the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. as hospitals brace for unprecedented patient surges.

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>> Here are the latest updates about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in North Carolina and South Carolina. Scroll below for real-time updates.

  • The number of cases across North Carolina reached 5,024 Tuesday. North Carolina is now reporting 108 deaths, 65,039 completed tests and 418 people currently in the hospital.
  • Gov. Roy Cooper and the state’s coronavirus task force announced a statewide stay-at-home order which is currently in effect.
  • Gov. Henry McMaster has ordered a home or work order in South Carolina.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking cases in the United States here.

Important Links & Updates:

Live local updates from Tuesday:

11 p.m.

10 p.m.

Seniors who are most at-risk of getting the coronavirus are dealing with outbreaks inside their nursing homes, including the Citadel in Salisbury, which said there are more than 75 COVID-19 positive cases at its facility.

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9 p.m.

7:20 p.m.

COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County: 993 cases diagnosed, 16 related deaths.

  • June 8 is the new possible peak date
  • 77% of confirmed cases have never required hospitalization
  • More than 53% have recovered and are out of isolation

COVID-19 may not peak in Meck Co. until June 8, officials say COVID-19 may not peak in Meck Co. until June 8, officials say

5:20 p.m.

AAA is offering free roadside assistance to first responders and healthcare workers in the Carolinas. Even if they are not members, they can call 1-866-727-9016 to get roadside assistance.

Services include vehicle lockout, tire, battery and towing.

5:15 p.m.

4:40 p.m.

As part of Rowan County’s continued effort to reduce the requirement for in-person visits and to help accelerate the overall permitting process, Environmental Health now has online applications for:

  • New Construction Septic Systems (Residential and Non-Residential)
  • Septic Expansions (adding bedrooms)
  • Septic Repairs
  • Existing Septic System Reuse
  • New Wells
  • Malfunctioning Septic Systems

Rowan County Public Health will host a Live public webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, from 1-2 PM.

View the Webinar

4:30 p.m.

The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office has confirmed two COVID-19 related deaths.

Both decedents are residents of Lancaster County. One died at home and the other died at Piedmont Medical Center.

4:25 p.m.

Carowinds 2020 Season Passholder benefits:

  • 2020 Season Passes and purchased 2020 Season Pass Add-On Products (if applicable) will be valid for the remainder of 2020 when our park is able to reopen.  
  • Additionally, we will extend the validity dates for current 2020 Season Passes* (as well as purchased 2020 Season Pass Add-On Products) through the 2021 Season according to pass type.
  • For 2020 Season Passholders participating in our Easy Pay Program, monthly billing has been suspended as of April 8, 2020, and will remain suspended while the park is closed.  When the park reopens, billing will resume.  Passholders will need to be current on payments to receive both 2020 and 2021 Season Pass admission and associated benefits.

“Likewise, we will continue to work with Guests who have prepaid single-day tickets during the time period of our temporary park closure. Ticket inquiries may be directed to www.carowinds.com/help/contact-us.”

4:23 p.m.

4:20 p.m.

No new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Caldwell County today.

While Caldwell County has no new cases to report today, it is important to continue to follow the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines:

4:10 p.m.

4:05 p.m.

The U.S. death toll from coronavirus tops 25,000 as global deaths exceed 125,000.

4 p.m.

3 p.m.

The Cleveland County Health Department is reporting the first death associated with COVID-19 in Cleveland County.

The individual died over the weekend. The patient was over the age of 70 and had underlying health conditions. To protect the family’s privacy, no further information about this patient will be released.

To stay up to date on the COVID-19 case count in Cleveland County, please visit www.clevelandcounty.com/cchd.

2:40 p.m.

Public Health was notified today of a COVID-19 related death on April 13 of another Burke County resident. The individual was in her 90’s with underlying medical conditions. To protect the family’s privacy, no further information about the patient will be released. This is a stark reality that COVID-19 is a serious virus and a potential risk for those most vulnerable within our community.

2:35 p.m.

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Catawba County, bringing the county’s total number of residents who have tested positive to 38. We have received 613 negative test results.

The county’s total case number is based on COVID-19 test results. Not all cases of COVID-19 are tested, so this does not represent the total number of people who have or had COVID-19.

Catawba County case and testing numbers are updated by 1 p.m. daily on the Catawba County website at www.catawbacountync.gov.

2:00 p.m.

An employee at the Fort Mill Police Department has tested positive for COVID-19, according to department officials.

Authorities did not say if the employee was an officer.

Fort Mill police said all recommendations by the CDC and SCDHEC were maintained and will continue to be maintained to prevent the spread of the virus.

1:30 p.m.

The University of North Carolina has announced it will hold a virtual event on April 30 to honor the one year anniversary of the shooting on campus.

The shooting took the lives of Reed Parlier and Riley Howell as well as injured four others.

The event will be called “United: A Remembrance Program." The initial event that was planned was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

12:12 p.m.

AAA Offers Free Roadside Assistance to First Responders and Healthcare Workers in North and South Carolina

In an effort to give back to those on the frontlines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in the Carolinas, AAA-The Auto Club Group will offer its Emergency Roadside Service free to first responders and healthcare workers in North and South Carolina through April 30. “They are spending tireless hours protecting us while they are at work, and we want to protect them on their journey there and back,” said Jim McCafferty, Executive Vice President and COO of AAA-The Auto Club Group in the Carolinas. “Healthcare workers and first responders put themselves at risk every day and we can at least do our part to make sure they are taken care of should car trouble arise during this time.” First responders and healthcare workers who are not AAA Members can call 866-727-9016 to receive AAA Roadside Assistance services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services include vehicle lockout, tire, battery and towing. If towing is required, our tow trucks cannot accommodate passengers, so alternate transportation must be used. Users of this free service could be asked to show identification as proof of employment.

11:45 a.m.

The NCDHHS has released the latest numbers surrounding COVID-19 in the state.

As of Tuesday morning, there were 5,024 lab-confirmed cases from 93 of the 100 counties across the state. That is an increase of 208 from Monday.

108 people have died from the virus, up 22 from the day before.

There have been 65,039 completed tests and 418 people are currently hospitalized.

Mecklenburg County was reporting at least 993 positive cases.

Age breakdown of positive cases: 0-17 (1%); 18-24 (7%); 25-49 (38%); 50-64 (28%); 65 or older (25%)

Age breakdown of deaths: 25-49 (7%); 50-64 (12%); 65 or older (79%)

55% of those who tested positive are white, while 39% are black.

53% of those who tested positive are women, while men make up 44%, though men account for 69% of the deaths.

10:40 a.m.

Second Death in Iredell County Related to COVID-19

The Iredell County Health Department is reporting the second death in Iredell County associated with COVID19. The individual had underlying health conditions and died from complications associated with the novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19. In order to protect the families’ privacy, no further information about this individual will be released.

10:20 a.m.

Bojangles’ provides FREE tea to all healthcare workers, first responders and law enforcement

To show its appreciation for those working on the front lines, Bojangles’ is giving away free Legendary Iced Tea of any size to all first responders, healthcare personnel and law enforcement, no purchase necessary.

The promotion kicked off today and will run through National Iced Tea Day on June 10. Healthcare workers, first responders and law enforcement will just need to show their credentials to receive the deal at any participating Bojangles’ restaurant.

7:30 a.m.

Even though it’s Spring Break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the district wants you to know you can still get food for your child.

They are still giving out “Grab-and-Go” meals. They are free for anyone who is 18 years old and younger.

You can pick the meals up from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at participating schools.

There are now new rules for grocery stores as well that cut down on the number of people allowed inside and that set six foot spacing between customers.

This went into effect at 5 p.m. Monday.

Fresh Market is adding to those new guidelines. Starting Tuesday, they’re requiring you to wear a mask or something to cover your face to even get through the door. They’ve also put shields at checkout and hands free credit card payments.

10:15 p.m. (Monday)

8:35 p.m. (Monday)

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpasses 2 million worldwide, according to a Johns Hopkins tally.

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