The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released their daily update involving COVID-19 cases within the state.
As of Thursday, December 30, there are now 1,397,515 PCR positive cases and 269,978 antigen positive cases, 2,258 people hospitalized and 19,399 COVID-19 related deaths.
In 24 hours, the state reported 18,571 new COVID-19 cases and 60 COVID-related deaths.
The state's percent positivity is now 22%. 2,258 people are currently hospitalized with the virus.
A total of 21,716,197 total COVID-19 tests have been completed in North Carolina.
Here's the breakdown of confirmed cases in local areas:
