Virginia reports 811 new COVID-19 cases; Hampton Roads, surrounding areas make up 12.2% of daily case increase

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

According to their website, there are now 158,716 total cases, 149,631 of which are confirmed and 9,085 are probable. There are 3,358 total COVID-19 related deaths, with 3,120 being confirmed and 238 being probable.

The case numbers are up by 811 and deaths are up by 4 since Saturday. There were 99 local cases which made up about 12.2% of the state's total update. Locally, one death was reported in Norfolk.

A total of 2,256,820 COVID-19 PCR tests have now been given in Virginia. As of Sunday, the 7-day average for percent positivity in the state is sitting is at 4.6%. A handful of health districts in Hampton Roads are reporting at 5% or lower in test positivity rate, including: the Peninsula Health District, Eastern Shore District, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach.

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association also updated their numbers. As of Sunday, there are 628 people currently being hospitalized, confirmed with COVID-19. There are 296 people receiving inpatient hospital care whose test results are still pending. Combined, there are a total of 924 being hospitalized for coronavirus related illness. That's 19 fewer hospitalizations from Saturday.

The total statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations that have been reported over time is now 11,519.

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

98 hospital patients, both confirmed for coronavirus, and those with test results pending, are currently on a ventilator. 577 ventilators are being used in hospitals out of the 2,679 in the state - that's 22% usage.

18,492 patients who have been hospitalized for coronavirus have been discharged.

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