NC coronavirus update February 7: 5 cases of B 1.1.7 variant reported in North Carolina as COVID-19 hospitalizations down to 2,468
North Carolina is reporting 4,674 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 796,195. Throughout the state, 57 more people have died from the virus, bringing the total to 9,983. With 95 percent of hospitals reporting, 2,378 are being hospitalized with COVID-19. That is down 90. The state is reporting a 7.4% positive test rate. That is down slightly from Saturday's 7.8%. 7:15 a.m. SATURDAY North Carolina is reporting 4,172 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 791,521. With 95 percent of hospitals reporting, 2,468 patients remain hospitalized with COVID-19. That is 55 less from Friday. A to...