Coronavirus updates May 14: The latest on unemployment, high school football in Horry
Fewer Horry County residents filed unemployment claims in the last week, according to the latest information released by the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce.
More than 2,500 county residents filed for unemployment benefits in the week ending May 8 as more businesses are reopening.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area May 14.
Cases in Horry County have reached 273 as of Thursday, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The county’s first cases were mid-March. There have been 18 coronavirus related deaths in Horry County, DHEC reports.
There have been 51 cases in Georgetown County and three deaths, according to DHEC.
South Carolina cases of the virus have climbed just over 8,000, with 362 deaths, DHEC reports.
Today’s takeaways:
- So far, there has been no spike in cases of the coronavirus on the Grand Strand since businesses have started to reopen. Here’s the latest on why there may be no spike in COVID-19 cases. In addition, some area hospitals are still testing hundreds of people for COVID-19 each week. Here’s what you need to know.
- If you’re wondering what high school will look like in the Myrtle Beach are this fall, here’s what you need to know.
- Most local municipalities have extended state of emergency orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, but Horry County Council decided to end its state of emergency Wednesday.
- In case you missed it: Here’s a guide on visiting the Myrtle Beach area. But if you are hitting the beach this weekend, be cautious of an enhanced risk of rip currents.
- Did you know a study found that talking can spread more than 1,000 COVID-19 particles per minute? Here’s the latest.
Wash your hands
Here is your daily reminder to wash your hands and practice social distancing. Washing your hand often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, health officials say. Practicing social distancing is another way of preventing the spread.
This story was originally published May 14, 2020 at 12:37 PM.
