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31 new COVID cases, 112th death reported in Richmond County

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ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Health Department Thursday afternoon announced the day’s second COVID-related death and more than 30 new cases.

The latest death brings the county’s total to 112 since April of 2020. Earlier in the day, the Health Department reported the death of an “other race” female in her 50s.

According to the Health Department, the race and gender breakdown is as follows: 19 African American females, 16 African American males, three “other race” females, one “other race” male, two Hispanic females, two American Indian males, 35 Caucasian females and 34 Caucasian males.

All patients have been between the ages of 31 and 95: 31 have been 80 or older; 30 have been in their 70s; 33 in their 60s; 14 in their 50s; three in their 40s and one who was 31.

Of the county’s deaths, 84 have been at a hospital, 22 have passed away in another healthcare facility and six have died outside of a health setting.

Based on previous reports, the latest death was that of Caucasian female in her 60s who died in a hospital.

This marks the 15th COVID-related death since June 28 and the 59th this year.

According to Thursday’s COVID update, 31 new cases have been diagnosed within the past 24 hours — the highest one-day total since 44 were reported on Feb. 23.

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported 5,900 new cases across the state.

The Health Department’s latest update did not include hospitalizations, but there were 20 on Wednesday.

Neighboring Scotland and Moore counties had the state’s highest daily rate of COVID-related hospitalizations from July 20-Aug. 2 at 43 and 41, respectively, per 100,000 residents. Fifteen counties, including Richmond, had no data available on the map released by DHHS.

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Officials with FirstHealth said Thursday that the regional chain was “feeling the strain” of the recent surge in cases with 100 patients — up from 91 the previous day — being treated for COVID across its four hospitals.

Both FirstHealth and Scotland Health Care System have restricted visitation.

More than 2,400 people across the state were hospitalized with COVID on Wednesday, according to DHHS.

Nearly 16,000 Richmond County residents are fully vaccinated for 36% of the total population and 42% of the eligible population. The Pfizer vaccine is the only one currently with authority to be administered to those as young as 12.

Vaccines are available at the Health Department Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays from 8-11 a.m. There is no charge and no appointment necessary.

There are also upcoming vaccine clinics scheduled at the Dobbins Heights Community Center, where Seafoodie will be giving away free plates, and at Richmond Community College.

 



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