— Nearly 6 million people worldwide -- including more than 1.7 million people in the United States – have been infected with the new coronavirus, and the number of deaths from the outbreak continues to rise.

North Carolina Task Force: (TBA).

>> Here are the latest updates about COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in North Carolina and South Carolina.

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said he was able to get 10,000 respirator masks to use as personal protective equipment (PPE).

Mecklenburg County is reporting 3,858 positive COVID-19 cases and 89 deaths due to the virus.

To date, 3,858 Mecklenburg County residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced 266 new cases of the coronavirus and 4 additional deaths.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in South Carolina to 11,394 and those who have died to 487.

Officials said three of the deaths were elderly people from Clarendon (1) and Williamsburg (2) counties, and one of the deaths was a middle-aged person from Florence county.

DHEC today announced 266 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 4 additional deaths.

This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 11,394 and those who have died to 487.

Caldwell County is reporting four additional cases of the coronavirus.

This brings the total number of cases in the county to 136.

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported 1,185 cases Saturday.

There have been 18 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 since Friday, bringing the state’s total to 877?

Mecklenburg County continues to lead the state in both cases and deaths with at least 4,028 and 88 respectively.

COVID-19 deaths by age:.

There have been 37 outbreaks at residential care facilities across the state, resulting in 777 cases and 65 deaths (Cabarrus (2), Catawba; Mecklenburg (6); Union (2)).

The Rowan County Public Health Department is conducting the first drive-thru COVID-19 testing event on June 1 from 10 a.m

According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, anyone receiving a test from any source or location should self-isolate until test results are received

For a complete list of testing locations and additional information, visit the Rowan County COVID-19 Testing webpage

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 331 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in South Carolina to 11,131 and those who have died to 483

DHEC today announced 331 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths

This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 11,131 and those who have died to 483