There are now 8,537 cases of the coronavirus in Virginia as of April 19, a rise of 484 in 24 hours.

Sunday’s total of 8,537 cases marks an increase from 8,053 on Saturday.

The Virginia Department of Health reports 277 deaths in the state as of Sunday morning. 258 deaths were reported Saturday.

There are 1,422 hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19. 1,267 confirmed COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospitals across Virginia.

Three more COVID-19 cases have been reported in Danville, for a total of 27.

The Virginia Department of Health numbers include cases reported through 5 p.m. the previous day.

Meanwhile, authorities in North Carolina are reporting 350 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the total number of cases to 6,500.

Numbers released Sunday by the state health department show laboratory-confirmed cases increased from 6,140 cases to 6,493. Experts say that the number of confirmed cases likely significantly underestimates the true spread fo the virus because of testing limitations.

The death toll increased from 164 to 172.

Modeling released Friday by the University of Washington suggests that North Carolina may have reached its peak in coronavirus cases in the last few days, and that social distancing could be relaxed as soon as May 11 if sufficient testing is conducted, large gatherings are limited and other provisions remain in effect.