Coronavirus
Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on June 1
We’re keeping track of the most up-to-date news about the coronavirus in North Carolina. Check back for updates.
Reported cases and deaths
At least 29,398 people in North Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 944 have died, according to state and county health officials.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported an additional 674 cases of the virus on Monday.
At least 650 North Carolinians were hospitalized with COVID-19 Monday, up slightly from 649 the day before. The state was averaging 664 daily hospitalizations over the last seven days on Monday.
New high reported over weekend
On Saturday the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported 1,185 new cases of coronavirus in the state — the all-time high daily total since the start of the pandemic in the state.
The new cases surpassed the previous high of 1,107, which was reported May 23.
Health officials have attributed the increase in cases to increased testing in the state. About 12,100 new tests were completed on Sunday for a total of 416,289, about 10% of which have come back positive.
Drive-thru testing in Wake
A drive-thru coronavirus testing center opens Monday in Wake County for those at risk.
It will be located at the Wake County Commons Building in Raleigh, and testing will be free. Patients will need to sign up for a time slot online and register to be tested.
A printed registration form and identification must be taken to the appointment.
Those with symptoms, who have been in close contact with someone who tested positive, health care workers and first responders, those in congregate living, those 65 years of age and older, those with underlying health conditions and members of a historically marginalized or vulnerable population are eligible for a test.
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