Coronavirus live updates May 10: Myrtle Beach area restaurants eager to open dining rooms
Tomorrow’s the big day.
Myrtle Beach area restaurants can reopen to inside dining Monday as S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster’s coronavirus executive order will be lifted. Though inside dining will be limited to 50 percent capacity per the governor’s orders, several area restaurants have expressed excitement in announcing they’ll be opening right away.
“We are soooo excited that Monday May 11th, we can open our dining room back up!!! My staff and myself will be working diligently to ensure we are keeping everyone safe, following recommendations and serving up your favorites!! We will also be continuing our carryout and online ordering services. Thank you all so much for your support during the past few weeks. We can’t wait to see you !!!” Myrtle Beach restaurant Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts stated in a Friday Facebook post.
“Your Mama Jeans family is excited to announce we will be opening our doors to our loyal customers on Monday May 11th following all sanitation guidelines. Can’t wait to see everyone!!” Mama Jean’s Restaurant in Little River announced Friday on Facebook.
Others, like Nance’s Creek Front Restaurant will soon follow those restaurants opening Monday.
“We will be open May 14th. Serving local oysters,” Nance’s stated in a Friday Facebook post.
McMaster’s Friday announcement lifts a previous order in March limiting restaurants to takeout or delivery, a move meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Restaurants will still have rules to follow, such as spacing out tables, if they choose to re-open, though it’s unclear if the state will take action to enforce the those rules, as McMaster said he hopes business workers and owners self-report problems.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area May 10.
The number of coronavirus cases in Horry County and the Myrtle Beach area continued to rise Saturday, with five additional cases.
The county’s total rose to 256 cases, up from 251 on Friday. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the latest data on Saturday afternoon.
There were no new deaths reported, leaving the Horry County total at 18.
Georgetown County rose to 50 cases while remaining at three overall deaths as of Saturday.
In South Carolina, there were 164 new COVID-19 cases Saturday with 10 more deaths, bringing the totals to 7,531 cases and 330 deaths.
Today’s takeaways
- Meal services will continue this week and a new one has been added to the list. Lowcountry Food Bank will hold a food distribution event at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Conway High School.
- Happy Mother’s Day! If you want to treat mom on her special day, there’s several specials being offered by local restaurants. Check out the Myrtle Beach & Local Area Curbside & Delivery Restaurant Guide Facebook page, where many of those specials are being advertised.
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This story was originally published May 10, 2020 at 12:14 PM.
