DHEC update: New coronavirus cases confirmed in Horry County, Myrtle Beach area
State health officials announced six new confirmed coronavirus cases in Horry County Tuesday.
DHEC data now shows a total of 236 COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths in the county, which is among the lowest in the state based on population size, though local officials have expressed concerns about a lack of available testing.
The number of confirmed cases weekly in the Myrtle Beach area has declined since peaking at 70 in early April, and businesses, including outdoor restaurant dining and hotels are starting to reopen this week.
The total number of cases confirmed in South Carolina is 6,841 with 296 deaths, though DHEC estimates more than 75 percent of patients have recovered statewide.
David Weissman
The Sun News