How did COVID-19 affect people in ?

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3.5M

Reported cases, January 2020-July 2023

29.1K

Reported deaths, January 2020-July 2023

How many COVID-19 cases were reported during the pandemic in North Carolina?

Between January 2020 and July 2023, there were a reported 3.5 million COVID-19 cases in North Carolina.
The daily average number of new COVID-19 cases in the US fluctuated since the first reports in January 2020. In North Carolina, cases peaked in January 2022 at about 39,800 a day.

In North Carolina, average new cases per day peaked in January 2022.

7-day average of new cases, January 2020–July 2023

How many COVID-19 deaths were there in North Carolina during the pandemic?

Through May 2023, there were 29,100 deaths attributed to COVID-19 in North Carolina. The number of deaths peaked in May 2022 when there were 167 COVID-19 deaths per day. See how COVID-19 ranks compared to other causes of death in North Carolina.

In North Carolina, COVID-19 deaths peaked in May 2022.

7-day average of new deaths, January 2020–July 2023

Which county had the most cases and deaths in the state?

Wake County had the largest number of reported COVID-19 cases through July 2023. Its 394,200 cases accounted for 11.3% of the state's cases.
Additionally, Mecklenburg County had the largest number of COVID-19 deaths through July 2023. Its 1,900 deaths accounted for 6.6% of the state's deaths.

Total cases and deaths by county.

January 2020–July 2023

Total cases and deaths by county.

How many people are vaccinated in North Carolina?

Percent of people receiving at least one dose or fully vaccinated, May 2023

How many COVID-19 vaccine doses have been delivered and administered in North Carolina?

Delivered and administered vaccine doses, January 2021—May 2023

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