While vaccine distribution has started among local healthcare workers, the latest figures posted to the Alamance County Health Department website Wednesday morning show the pandemic is more widespread than ever.
There have been a total of 10,057 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alamance County since March and 136 deaths.
Figures made available on Monday indicates 670 new cases confirmed in the past week and seven new deaths. Two more deaths have been added as of Wednesday morning. The Health Department reported 919 individuals remain in isolation, while 8,886 have recovered, according to Monday figures. Fifty-six people were hospitalized for COVID-related care as of Monday.An average of 112 new cases has been reported per day in the last week, including 133 on Monday.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2020
2:42 p.m. According to the NCDHHS, there are a total of 516,828 cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina as of Sunday at 12:55 p.m. It also reports there are 3,123 hospitalizations with 6,549 total deaths in North Carolina from COVID.
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The Alamance County Health Department reported Dec. 15 there were a total of 9,269 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 127 deaths.
Tuesday’s case count indicates 883 new cases confirmed in the past week and six new deaths. The Health Department reported 906 individuals remain in isolation, while 8,236 have recovered. Sixty-two people were hospitalized for COVID-related care as of Tuesday.
An average of 110 new cases have been reported per day in the last week, including 88 on Tuesday.
From the 9,269 confirmed cases, 17,317 close contacts have been identified. As of Tuesday, 15,550 of those close contacts had been released from isolation, while 1,767 remained quarantined.
White residents (70 percent) and individuals between the ages of 20 and 39 (35 percent) remain the most affected by the virus.
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Alamance-Burlington School System confirms COVID-19 is affecting sports programs. ABSS reports some high school volleyball teams have had activities interrupted recently due to covid-related issues.
ABSS issued the following statement:
High school sports activities that have suspected or positive covid cases that may be related to teams or coaching staff follow all health and safety protocols as outlined by the NCHSAA and guidance provided by our local health department and our school nurses. For our athletics program, teams will suspend practices and/or competitions as necessary based on guidance received by the NCHSAA and the local health department related to suspected or positive cases. Teams will resume practice and or competition following the NCHSAA guidelines and guidance from our local health department.