Additional coronavirus death reported in Horry County, DHEC says
A second coronavirus-related death was reported on Saturday in Horry County.
The patient was elderly with underlying health conditions, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Tidelands Health officials confirmed the death announced on Saturday was a patient at one of its hospitals.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to the patient’s loved ones for this profound loss,” Tidelands Health President and CEO Bruce Bailey said in a news release. “We grieve with them, even as our health care professionals continue to work tirelessly and provide extraordinary care to those in our community who are afflicted with this dangerous virus.”
There are now 28 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Horry County.
Tidelands officials say they’ve had 12 patients test positive for coronavirus. Two people remain hospitalized, while the others are recovering at home.
The first death of a coronavirus patient in the Myrtle Beach area was confirmed March 14 as an elderly person with no underlying health conditions. South Carolina has more than 660 confirmed cases with 15 deaths, according to the latest numbers from DHEC. Georgetown County now has six confirmed cases.
Health officials continue to stress the importance of social distancing and hand washing to stop the COVID-19 spread.
This story was originally published March 28, 2020 at 4:14 PM.
