Coronavirus live updates May 29: Here’s the latest in the Myrtle Beach area
It’s finally Friday, Myrtle Beach.
Coronavirus cases in Horry County have grown by 19 so far this week, health department data shows. There have been three deaths due to the virus in the county this week.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area May 29.
Cases of the coronavirus have risen to 395 in Horry County since mid-March, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. The county has had 24 virus-related deaths reported.
In Georgetown County, cases have increased to 71, with three deaths, DHEC reports.
South Carolina cases of the virus have surpassed 10,700 and deaths have reached 470 as of noon Friday, according to DHEC.
Today’s takeaways:
- DHEC reports Horry County has 2,821 total possible COVID-19 cases and Georgetown County has 507, according to data as of Friday.
- In case you missed it: Two CVS Pharmacy locations on the Grand Strand will begin drive-thru coronavirus testing today. Tidelands Health and DHEC have partnered to offer free testing locations in Horry and Georgetown counties, which kicks off Saturday at the Pelicans field in Myrtle Beach.
Wash your hands & weekend weather
Here is your daily reminder to wash your hands and practice social distancing. Health officials recommend washing your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Social distancing guidelines are still in place, and health officials ask people to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others.
The National Weather Service is calling for chances of rain and thunderstorms this weekend in the Myrtle Beach area. The area is forecast to have high temperatures around 80 degrees.
