New Hanover County
County seat: Wilmington· 910 Region, North Carolina
Total Cases
65,068
Total Deaths
476
Fatality Rate
0.73%
Record Span
167 weeks
Data through May 10, 2023· Source: CDC Socrata API
Case & Death Trend
Weekly case and death trend line chart — visualization coming in a future session.
The slope of a line communicates the experience of living through it better than any bar chart.
ZIP Code Impact
Cases per 10,000 population by ZIP code — heat map pending ZIP data import.
Vaccination Rate
Vaccination progress compared to state average — data pending import.
Business Impact
Business closures, pivots, and recoveries in New Hanover County — community submissions pending.
Government Timeline
March 10, 2020 · Executive Order No. 116
NC State of Emergency Declared
Governor Roy Cooper declares a State of Emergency for North Carolina in response to COVID-19.
Source: NC Governor's Office
March 14, 2020 · Executive Order No. 117
NC Schools Closed Statewide
Governor Cooper orders all K-12 public schools closed effective March 16, 2020.
Source: NC Governor's Office
March 17, 2020 · Executive Order No. 118
Restaurants and Bars Ordered to Close Dining Rooms
NC orders closure of on-premises dining at restaurants and bars statewide.
Source: NC Governor's Office
March 27, 2020 · Executive Order No. 121
Stay at Home Order Issued
Governor Cooper issues Stay at Home order for all North Carolinians.
Source: NC Governor's Office
May 8, 2020 · Executive Order No. 138
Phase 1 Reopening Begins
NC enters Phase 1 reopening. Retail stores may open at 50% capacity.
Source: NC Governor's Office
May 22, 2020 · Executive Order No. 141
Phase 2 Reopening Begins
NC enters Phase 2. Restaurants reopen for outdoor dining, gyms/pools remain closed.
Source: NC Governor's Office
June 26, 2020 · Executive Order No. 147
Face Covering Mandate Issued
Governor Cooper requires face coverings in public places statewide.
Source: NC Governor's Office
September 4, 2020 · Executive Order No. 163
Phase 2.5 Begins — Indoor Venues Reopen at 25%
Gyms, fitness facilities, and indoor entertainment venues reopen at reduced capacity.
Source: NC Governor's Office
October 2, 2020 · Executive Order No. 169
Phase 3 Begins
NC enters Phase 3. Indoor venues increase to 50 person limit.
Source: NC Governor's Office
January 7, 2021 · NCDHHS Announcement
COVID-19 Vaccine Opens to Phase 1b in NC
NC begins vaccination rollout to healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents.
Source: NC DHHS
April 7, 2021 · NCDHHS Announcement
Vaccine Opens to All NC Adults 16+
All North Carolinians aged 16 and older become eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Source: NC DHHS
June 1, 2021 · Executive Order No. 209
Most COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted in NC
Governor Cooper lifts the majority of COVID-19 capacity and distancing restrictions.
Source: NC Governor's Office
August 11, 2021 · NCDHHS Guidance
School Mask Mandate for K-12
NC requires masks for students, staff, and visitors in all K-12 schools.
Source: NC DHHS
March 7, 2022 · NCDHHS Guidance
School Mask Mandate Lifted
NC lifts the K-12 mask mandate, making masks optional in schools.
Source: NC DHHS
May 11, 2023 · HHS Announcement
Federal Public Health Emergency Ends
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration officially expires.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services