The number of cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is approaching 7,000 due to about 1,000 new cases detected this weekend alone, according to health authorities.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Health and Human Services">NCDHHS) ad On April 20 So far, 6,784 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in 93 counties in the state, of which 373 are hospitalized.
Additionally, there were 179 deaths from complications associated with the new coronavirus. Currently in North Carolina, 79,484 COVID-19 tests have been performed.
The Latino community
Among those infected, 458 Latinos were counted, which constitutes a eleven of all infections in North Carolina. The authorities also announced four cases of deceased Latinos. Out of respect for their privacy, the authorities did not release further details about the victims.
By race and age
Most COVID-19 infected in North Carolina (54) are Anglo-Saxon, while 39% are African-American.
By age, about half of those infected (39) are people from 25 to 45 years of age, followed by people from 50 to 64 years of age, who represented almost a third of those infected (28).
The largest amount (85) of the deaths due to complications associated with the new coronavirus was located among people over 65 years of age.
By counties
Mecklenburg County has the highest number of COVID-19 cases reaching 1,210, and the highest number of virus-related deaths, with 29 deaths.
| County | Confirmed cases | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg | 1,210 | 29 |
| Wake | 599 | 4 |
| Durham | 392 | 4 |
| Rowan | 250 | 10 |
| Cabarrus | 212 | 3 |
| Orange | 187 | 3 |
| Guilford | 175 | 13 |
| Union | 163 | 4 |
| Forsyth | 126 | 5 |
| Granville | 112 | 5 |
| Cumberland | 112 | 3 |
| Davidson | 94 | two |
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