Coronavirus live updates for April 11: Horry sees biggest uptick, prison employee positive
Horry County saw its biggest uptick in new coronavirus cases Friday with 18, bringing the county total to 124.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the latest data on Friday afternoon, which saw Georgetown County cases rise by three for a total of 28.
Also Friday, an employee at Horry County’s J. Reuben Long Detention Center tested positive. Chief Deputy Tom Fox confirmed to The Sun News that inmates who had close contact with the employee have been quarantined. There was no further details shared about the employee.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area.
There have been seven deaths in Horry County.
In South Carolina, there were 3,065 coronavirus cases and 72 deaths as of Friday’s latest numbers.
The state remains under a “work or home” order that Gov. Henry McMaster issued earlier this week. Health officials also continue to stress the importance of social distancing and handwashing to help slow the spread of the disease.
Today’s takeaways
- The construction industry has been deemed essential in Horry County, though the industry still faces some challenges. Homes are still being built and a road widening project in Carolina Forest continues to make progress.
- Horry County’s death rate from COVID-19 is among the highest in the state. While experts say a multitude of factors impact the virus’ death rate, one factor is almost immediately mentioned — the population’s age.
- Myrtle Beach government leaders, police and firefighters each made friendly — and one humorous — gestures to send positive vibes to citizens and health care workers Saturday. The Mayor and other city leaders made an eCard on jibjab.com that shows their faces on dancing bunnies, while police and fire personnel saluted Grand Strand Medical Center workers with a vehicle light show and applause during a shift change.
Myrtle Beach government leaders, police and firefighters each made friendly — and one humorous — gestures to send positive vibes to citizens and health care workers Saturday. The Mayor and other city leaders made an eCard on jibjab.com that shows their faces on dancing bunnies, while police and fire personnel saluted Grand Strand Medical Center workers with a vehicle light show and applause during a shift change.
Wash your hands & a smile
Last, but not least, here is your daily reminder to wash your hands. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Health officials also urge people to practice social distancing, stay home if you feel unwell unless you are going to seek medical attention, and avoid those who are sick.
This story was originally published April 11, 2020 at 10:23 AM.
