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North Carolina reports record number of new COVID-19 cases as testing surges
North Carolina reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, just days before Thanksgiving.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported 4,514 new cases, breaking Thursday's record of 4,296 cases.
Four of North Carolina's five highest daily case totals have come since Wednesday.
Sunday's cases were reported alongside a surge in testing, with DHHS reporting 69,172 new tests on Sunday. Health officials have urged those who are considering traveling for Thanksgiving to seek out tests beforehand.
Read more: https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2020/11/22/state-officials-report-4-514-new-cases-sunday/6382755002/
(Fayettesville Observer)