New daily COVID-19 cases in NC surpassed 2,000 over the weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. — The resurgence of COVID-19 continues in North Carolina.

On Saturday, the number of single-day new cases surpassed 2,000 -- with 2,133 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state. That’s the highest since April 30.

1,910 new cases were reported on Sunday and 1,401 new cases were reported Monday morning.

On Friday, the NCDHHS said North Carolina had experienced a 66% increase in cases from the week prior.

The percent of positive tests is currently at 8.6%, which is the highest it has been since early April.

943 people are currently hospitalized in the state with COVID-19. A week ago, 612 people were hospitalized. Hospitalizations have more than doubled since July 9 and are at the highest rate they have been since May.

Sixty percent of adults in North Carolina have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 57% are fully vaccinated.

>> Here’s a closer look at the data.

North Carolina’s latest County Alert System map shows viral spread is increasing across the state.

There is one red county, 12 orange counties, 41 yellow counties, 41 light yellow counties, and 5 green counties.

Forty counties have moved up a tier since July 8.

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