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N.C. reaches 20,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than 4,600 people hospitalized with virus

October 1, 2021 By WECT

This story is updated daily to reflect the newest numbers reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Click here for more information on the daily cases counts, hospitalizations and more data related to COVID-19.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – North Carolina health officials reported that more than 32,000 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Statewide, 31,902 new positive tests for COVID-19 were reported.

To date, there have been 2,130,403 confirmed cases since the first case was reported in North Carolina on March 3, 2020.

Officials also reported 4,630 people are hospitalized due to the virus as of Tuesday. That is a record for the state.

The total number of people who have died of complications from coronavirus is now 20,000 in North Carolina.

Officials also say 23,513,699 tests have been given in N.C. and the daily percent of positive tests reported was 33.3 percent.

There is increasing urgency for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Officials say the currently available COVID-19 vaccines are the best protection against the virus and its variants. Read more.

The state recorded its millionth confirmed case of COVID-19 in late May 2021.

N.C. COVID-19 Dashboard: Click here for DHHS info on coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations

The growing trend of North Carolina adults getting their COVID-19 vaccines continued. The state crossed the 50 percent mark for partially vaccinated adults on May 6, 2021.

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VACCINE TEAM: Click here for the latest news on the COVID-19 vaccination in North Carolina

NCDHHS urges all unvaccinated North Carolinians to get a COVID-19 vaccine to protect against severe illness, hospitalization and death.

“Vaccines are the best protection from COVID-19 related hospitalizations and deaths, as well as complications from the virus. Research has shown even people who had a mild case of COVID-19 may struggle with long-term effects like shortness of breath, chest pain and brain fog,” NCDHHS officials said.

Have a question about the COVID-19 vaccine? Ask the WBTV Vaccine Team

People who need transportation assistance to a COVID-19 vaccine should reach out to their local transit agency. Local transit information can be found here: NC_public_transit.pdf (ncdot.gov).

On Friday, May 14, 2021, Gov. Cooper lifted all mandatory capacity and gathering limits, social distancing requirements, and most mandatory mask requirements.

The move, effective immediately, means that in most settings indoors or outdoors the state will no longer require you to wear a mask or be socially distant. Cooper said there will continue to be a mandatory indoor mask requirement on public transportation, in child care, in schools, in prisons and in certain public health settings.

Copyright 2020 WBTV. All rights reserved.

Filed Under: Special Coverage: Coronavirus

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