Cleveland County COVID-19 update by the numbers It was one year ago that Americans started to feel the impact of COVID-19. America continues to rebound from the virus after more than 527,000 people have lost their lives, but vaccines appear to be making a difference. Here is an update on coronavirus numbers in Cleveland County and where to get vaccinated: 217 deaths As of earlier this week, a total of 10,463 cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Cleveland County. There are an estimated 175 active cases, and 10,071 people have recovered. There are currently 12 residents who are hospitalized, and 217 people have died from the virus in the county.