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Ten more coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the Myrtle Beach area on Saturday, according to the latest information from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
There are now 293 positive COVID-19 cases in Horry County, with the number of deaths remaining at 18.
Georgetown County now has 52 confirmed cases and three deaths reported, as South Carolina’s total rises to 8,661 confirmed cases and 380 deaths from COVID-19. Statewide about 84 percent of people who tested positive from coronavirus have recovered.
Health officials are still encouraging people to practice social distancing when they are out. That includes wearing masks and to frequently wash your hands. To learn more about coronavirus cases, the virus itself and how to prevent it spreading, visit DHEC’s website.
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Anna Young joined The Sun News in 2019 and has spent her time covering the Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach governments, while providing valuable insight to the community at large. Young, who got her start reporting local news in New York, has received accolades from both the New York State Press Association and the South Carolina Press Association. She is dedicated to the values of journalism by listening, learning, seeking out the truth and reporting it accurately. Young originates from Westchester County, New York and received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase College in 2016.
