Coronavirus updates May 16: Here’s the latest in the Myrtle Beach area
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Myrtle Beach.
Despite restrictions being lifted statewide to allow for tourism and the economy to resume, residents and tourists are still urged to take precautions and adhere to social distancing guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Though it might be confusing to determine what is currently open or closed, follow this guide for what you can and can’t do in Myrtle Beach.
It has been two months since the first coronavirus case was initially announced in Horry County, and cases have climbed to 283 as of noon Saturday.
So far this week, there have been 23 coronavirus cases announced in Horry County.
Here’s the latest on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area May 16:
As of Saturday morning, the number of coronavirus cases has reached 283, with 18 deaths in Horry County, according to data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released Friday afternoon.
There are 51 cases in Georgetown County, with the death toll remaining at three, DHEC reports.
Cases across South Carolina have reached 8,407 and there have been 380 deaths, according to DHEC. Across the state, there has been a 84 percent recovery rate after people have been confirmed with the virus, DHEC officials estimate.
Today’s takeaways:
Wash your hands, stay safe & please consider donating
Here is your daily reminder to wash your hands and stay safe as CDC guidelines remain in place regarding hygiene, sanitation and social distancing. It’s recommended residents and tourists limit their social interactions, wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and do whatever they can do to keep the coronavirus from spreading.
Lastly, at The Sun News, we feel a significant responsibility to report and share as full a picture as possible so you can make the best decisions, and our staff has been working tirelessly for several weeks to keep you and your families informed during this trying time.
However, we’re not immune to the troubles that face our economy.
So far, we’ve been able to keep our reporters and visual journalists working every day here on the Grand Strand risking their health and safety gathering stories, but that’s not the case for our colleagues in other newsrooms across the country who have faced lay offs, furloughs or salary reductions.
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This story was originally published May 16, 2020 at 12:17 PM.
