Coronavirus live updates: Here's what to know in North Carolina on Jan. 1
Simone Jasper, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
Jan. 1—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 539,545 people in North Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus and 6,748 have died, according to state health officials.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday reported 6,715 new COVID-19 cases, down from 8,551 reported the day before. The state health department said technical issues contributed to Wednesday's higher case count and may have contributed to a lower total for Thursday.