Robeson County confirms 30 new COVID-19 cases

Kevin Accettulla

5 years ago

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Robeson County announced Wednesday 30 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total to 459, according to spokesperson Emily Jones.

Summary of new cases:

Male: 14
Female: 16
Oldest: 91
Youngest: 6, 7, 8, and 10
Most common age group testing positive (25-49): 12
American Indian: 1
African-American: 15
White: 3
White (Hispanic): 10
Not listed: 1

Testing sites:

Local hospital: 18
Out of county hospital: 9
Out of county private clinic: 1
Out of county quick care: 1
Local health department: 1