Coronavirus live updates: Here s what to know in North Carolina on Jan. 13 Simone Jasper and Hayley Fowler, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
Jan. 13 We re tracking the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus in North Carolina. Check back for updates.
Cases surpass 641,000
At least 641,073 people in North Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus and 7,745 have died, according to state health officials.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported 5,098 new COVID-19 cases, down from 6,851 the day before. The state health department said technical issues led to a lower case count for Wednesday.
An additional 120 coronavirus-related deaths were reported Wednesday. During the past week, an average of 96 people died each day the highest total since the start of the pandemic.