Coronavirus updates April 23: Horry County cases decrease this week compared to previous
The number of newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus so far this week have decreased compared to previous weeks in Horry County, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
There have been seven newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Horry County this week, DHEC reports. Last week, health officials confirmed just over 50 new cases in Horry County.
The total number of cases across Horry County has reached at least 190, according to DHEC, with 1,357 total possible cases in the county.
Here’s the latest on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area on April 23.
As of Thursday morning, 12 deaths due to the virus have been reported in Horry County. South Carolina has seen 140 deaths, DHEC reports.
There have been 35 cases reported, with two deaths in Georgetown County.
Today’s takeaways:
- Thousands of unemployment claims were filed in the last week in Horry County, though the latest data indicates the economic downturn is beginning to slow. Here’s the latest.
- Horry County Schools has decided how graduations will be handled for the class of 2020. Here’s what you need to know. In case you missed it: Public schools across the state will remain closed for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus.
Wash your hands
Here’s your daily reminder to wash your hands. Health officials recommend washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Practicing social distancing can also help prevent the spread of the virus.
Weather alert
The National Weather Service is calling for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain along the Grand Strand tonight. Showers are forecast to begin Thursday afternoon, followed by wind gusts as high as 28 mph and storms that could last into Friday morning, the NWS reports.
This story was originally published April 23, 2020 at 12:14 PM.
