Coronavirus live updates: Here's what to know in North Carolina on Dec. 23
Coronavirus live updates: Here's what to know in North Carolina on Dec. 23 Simone Jasper, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) Dec. 23—We're tracking the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus in North Carolina. Check back for updates. Hospitalizations hit record high At least 494,511 people in North Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus and 6,360 have died, according to state health officials. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported 5,609 new COVID-19 cases, up from 5,255 the day before. On Wednesday, 69 newly reported co...