Latest update: Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Horry County, Myrtle Beach area
Four more coronavirus cases have been confirmed, along with one death in Horry County on Tuesday, according to the latest information from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
There are now 151 positive COVID-19 cases in the Myrtle Beach area, with eight deaths reported. The latest death in Horry County was a middle-aged individual with underlying health conditions, according to DHEC.
Georgetown County now has 33 confirmed cases and one death reported, as South Carolina’s total rises to 3,553 confirmed cases and 97 deaths from COVID-19.
Certain areas of Horry County have more coronavirus cases than other areas. The zip code 29527, which is the area west of Conway, has the most confirmed cases in the county with 22. Officials estimated there are 1,079 either confirmed or suspects coronavirus cases across Horry County.
The Center for Disease Control is asking all residents to limit their social interactions, wash their hands and do whatever you can to keep this disease from spreading. Projections show South Carolina to reach its peak of coronavirus in late April or early May.
To learn more about coronavirus cases, the virus itself and how to prevent it spreading, visit DHEC’s website.
This story was originally published April 14, 2020 at 3:55 PM.
