Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in North Carolina
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April 22, 2021
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in North Carolina
The United States by April 21 had reached 569,404 deaths due to COVID-19 and more than 31.9 million cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid the grim numbers come two bright spots: As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected; and since then, rolling averages for case counts and deaths have been on the decline.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in North Carolina using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest infection rate per 100k residents from 4/13/2021 to 4/19/2021. Ties are broken by total new cases.
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and even every county—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. Keep reading to see where infection rates are highest in your home state.
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#50. Bladen County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 113 (37 new cases, +208% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 16.9% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,682 (3,168 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 125 (41 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 16.9% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,682 (3,168 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 125 (41 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.2%
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#49. Wilkes County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 114 (78 new cases, +28% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 16.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,468 (6,477 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.5 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 158 (108 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 16.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,468 (6,477 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.5 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 158 (108 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.8%
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#48. Vance County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 115 (51 new cases, -19% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 15.4% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,776 (4,799 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 191 (85 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.4%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 15.4% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,776 (4,799 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 191 (85 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.4%
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#47. Surry County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 118 (85 new cases, -3% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 13.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,088 (7,959 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 217 (156 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 13.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,088 (7,959 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 217 (156 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.9%
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#46. Northampton County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 118 (23 new cases, +35% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 13.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,475 (1,846 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 15.4 (3 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 216 (42 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 13.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,475 (1,846 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 15.4 (3 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 216 (42 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.7%
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#45. Wake County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 119 (1,321 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 12.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,569 (84,154 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.4 (16 new deaths, +129% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 64 (713 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 12.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,569 (84,154 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.4 (16 new deaths, +129% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 64 (713 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.6%
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#44. Davie County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 121 (52 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 11.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,191 (3,938 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 86 (37 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.4%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 11.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,191 (3,938 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 86 (37 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.4%
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#43. Granville County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 122 (74 new cases, +7% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 10.3% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,515 (5,751 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 132 (80 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 10.3% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,515 (5,751 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 132 (80 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.9%
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#42. Forsyth County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 127 (487 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 6.6% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,038 (34,553 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.8 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 97 (369 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.4%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 6.6% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,038 (34,553 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.8 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 97 (369 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.4%
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#41. Hoke County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 127 (70 new cases, +49% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 6.6% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,167 (4,511 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 100 (55 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 6.6% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,167 (4,511 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 100 (55 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.0%
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#40. Anson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 127 (31 new cases, +55% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 6.6% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,190 (2,491 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 225 (55 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 6.6% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,190 (2,491 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 225 (55 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.9%
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#39. Alexander County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 128 (48 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 5.9% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,449 (4,293 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 221 (83 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 5.9% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,449 (4,293 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 221 (83 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.8%
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#38. Henderson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 129 (152 new cases, +13% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 5.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,391 (9,853 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.4 (4 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 134 (157 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 5.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,391 (9,853 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.4 (4 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 134 (157 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.5%
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#37. Cleveland County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 131 (128 new cases, +75% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 3.7% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,379 (11,145 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.0 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 228 (223 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 3.7% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,379 (11,145 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.0 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 228 (223 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.9%
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#36. Alamance County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 133 (226 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 2.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,297 (17,455 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.9 (10 new deaths, -17% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 155 (263 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 2.2% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,297 (17,455 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.9 (10 new deaths, -17% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 155 (263 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.2%
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#35. Cumberland County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 134 (450 new cases, +9% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 1.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,042 (26,982 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.6 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 88 (294 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 1.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,042 (26,982 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.6 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 88 (294 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.7%
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#34. Davidson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 134 (224 new cases, +22% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 1.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,486 (15,899 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.8 (3 new deaths, -25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 110 (185 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 1.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,486 (15,899 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.8 (3 new deaths, -25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 110 (185 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.8%
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#33. Mitchell County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 134 (20 new cases, -13% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 1.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,068 (1,357 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 107 (16 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 1.5% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,068 (1,357 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 107 (16 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.8%
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#32. Chowan County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 136 (19 new cases, +111% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 0.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,227 (1,426 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 158 (22 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 0.0% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,227 (1,426 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 158 (22 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.7%
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#31. Durham County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 137 (440 new cases, +12% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 0.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,541 (24,242 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.6 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 67 (217 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 0.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,541 (24,242 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.6 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 67 (217 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.7%
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#30. New Hanover County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 138 (324 new cases, +8% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 1.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,862 (18,435 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 69 (162 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 1.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,862 (18,435 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 69 (162 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.1%
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#29. Clay County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 142 (16 new cases, +78% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 4.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,340 (712 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 160 (18 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 4.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,340 (712 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 160 (18 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.9%
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#28. Richmond County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 145 (65 new cases, +35% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 6.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,094 (4,525 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 205 (92 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 6.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,094 (4,525 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 205 (92 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.9%
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#27. Halifax County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 146 (73 new cases, +9% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 7.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,814 (5,408 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.0 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 216 (108 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.4%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 7.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,814 (5,408 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.0 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 216 (108 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.4%
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#26. Iredell County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 148 (269 new cases, +50% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 8.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,920 (18,036 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 113 (205 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 8.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,920 (18,036 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 113 (205 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.1%
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#25. Perquimans County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 149 (20 new cases, +150% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 9.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,205 (970 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 67 (9 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 16.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 9.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,205 (970 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 67 (9 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 16.5%
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#24. Jones County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 149 (14 new cases, +600% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 9.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,557 (806 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 191 (18 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.4%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 9.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,557 (806 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 191 (18 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.4%
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#23. Harnett County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 151 (206 new cases, +16% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 11.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,098 (11,012 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 121 (165 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 11.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,098 (11,012 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 121 (165 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.6%
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#22. Wilson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 155 (127 new cases, -2% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 14.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,447 (9,364 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.9 (4 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 204 (167 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 14.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,447 (9,364 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.9 (4 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 204 (167 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.6%
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#21. Guilford County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 162 (872 new cases, -10% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 19.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,428 (45,274 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.7 (25 new deaths, +178% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 122 (655 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 19.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,428 (45,274 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.7 (25 new deaths, +178% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 122 (655 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.8%
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#20. Gaston County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 163 (367 new cases, +28% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 19.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,449 (25,706 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.9 (2 new deaths, -60% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 182 (409 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 19.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,449 (25,706 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.9 (2 new deaths, -60% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 182 (409 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.9%
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#19. Onslow County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 164 (325 new cases, +46% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 20.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,097 (16,028 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 72 (142 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 20.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,097 (16,028 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 72 (142 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.9%
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#18. Pitt County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 164 (296 new cases, +25% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 20.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,426 (18,844 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 48 (86 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 20.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,426 (18,844 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 48 (86 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.6%
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#17. Mecklenburg County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 166 (1,846 new cases, +9% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 22.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,682 (107,500 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.5 (5 new deaths, -44% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 83 (924 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 22.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,682 (107,500 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.5 (5 new deaths, -44% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 83 (924 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.2%
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#16. Rowan County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 167 (237 new cases, +21% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 22.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,447 (16,265 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 210 (299 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 22.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,447 (16,265 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 210 (299 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.7%
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#15. Alleghany County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 171 (19 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 25.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,862 (987 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 45 (5 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 25.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,862 (987 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 45 (5 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.8%
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#14. Avery County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 182 (32 new cases, +78% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 33.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,728 (2,059 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 114 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 33.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,728 (2,059 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 114 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.6%
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#13. Hyde County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 182 (9 new cases, -47% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 33.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,287 (656 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 162 (8 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 33.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,287 (656 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 162 (8 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.2%
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#12. Edgecombe County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 188 (97 new cases, +13% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 38.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,301 (5,302 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.9 (2 new deaths, -33% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 208 (107 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 38.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,301 (5,302 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.9 (2 new deaths, -33% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 208 (107 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.7%
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#11. Union County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 200 (479 new cases, +50% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 47.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,754 (23,395 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 88 (211 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 47.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,754 (23,395 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 88 (211 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.2%
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#10. Lincoln County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 202 (174 new cases, +57% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 48.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,213 (9,656 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.8 (5 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 99 (85 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 48.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,213 (9,656 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.8 (5 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 99 (85 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.0%
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#9. Sampson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 205 (130 new cases, +34% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 50.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,095 (7,684 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.1 (2 new deaths, -33% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 167 (106 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 50.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,095 (7,684 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.1 (2 new deaths, -33% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 167 (106 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.0%
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#8. Stanly County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 210 (132 new cases, +53% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 54.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,056 (7,572 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 178 (112 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 54.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,056 (7,572 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 178 (112 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.0%
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#7. Cherokee County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 210 (60 new cases, +173% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 54.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,353 (2,390 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 70 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 21.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 54.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,353 (2,390 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 70 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 21.1%
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#6. Nash County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 222 (209 new cases, +42% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 63.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,715 (11,047 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.2 (3 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 188 (177 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 63.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,715 (11,047 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.2 (3 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 188 (177 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.2%
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#5. Cabarrus County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 237 (512 new cases, +38% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 74.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,666 (20,922 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.5 (1 new deaths, -80% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 115 (248 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 74.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,666 (20,922 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.5 (1 new deaths, -80% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 115 (248 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.7%
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#4. Transylvania County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 241 (83 new cases, +118% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 77.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,480 (2,228 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.9 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 87 (30 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 77.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,480 (2,228 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.9 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 87 (30 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.5%
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#3. Franklin County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 247 (172 new cases, -2% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 81.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,209 (6,417 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 69 (48 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 81.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,209 (6,417 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 69 (48 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.5%
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#2. Johnston County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 255 (533 new cases, +78% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 87.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,729 (20,367 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.0 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 100 (209 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 87.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,729 (20,367 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.0 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 100 (209 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.2%
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#1. Macon County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 407 (146 new cases, +106% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 199.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,210 (2,944 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 89 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in North Carolina: 199.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,210 (2,944 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 89 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.5%
