Virginia reports 1,568 new COVID-19 cases, marking highest case increase since October

The Virginia Department of Health released their daily updated numbers involving COVID-19 cases within the state.

According to their website, there are now 188,770 total cases, 173,645 of which are confirmed and 15,125 are probable. There are 3,682 total COVID-19 related deaths, with 3,432 being confirmed and 250 being probable. The case numbers are up by 1,568 and deaths are down by 6 since Thursday.

A total of 2,743,229 COVID-19 PCR tests have now been given in Virginia.

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association also updated their numbers. As of Friday, there are 791 people currently being hospitalized, confirmed with COVID-19. There are 226 people receiving inpatient hospital care whose test results are still pending. Combined, there are a total of 1,057 being hospitalized for coronavirus related illness. That's 7 fewer hospitalizations from Thursday.

Hampton Roads and surrounding area cases made up 14.5% of Virginia's case increase from Thursday.

The total statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations that have been reported over time is now 12,936.

216 confirmed positive patients, and those whose test results are pending, are currently hospitalized in the ICU.

96 hospital patients, both confirmed for coronavirus, and those with test results pending, are currently on a ventilator. 1,050 ventilators are being used in hospitals out of the 2,933 in the state - that's 36% usage.

21,366 patients who have been hospitalized for coronavirus have been discharged.

Here's the breakdown of confirmed cases in local areas: