Coronavirus live updates June 1: Here’s the latest case numbers in the Myrtle Beach area
Cases of the coronavirus climbed by 22 in Horry County on Monday, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
These newly announced cases bring the total number of cases to 454 in the county since mid-March. There have been 26 coronavirus-related deaths in Horry County. Last week, the county saw 55 newly announced cases of the virus.
In Georgetown County, there have been 77 coronavirus cases and 3 deaths due to the virus.
COVID-19 cases in South Carolina have reached 12,148, with 500 virus-related deaths, according to DHEC.
Today’s takeaways:
- Tidelands Health has started allowing visitors at its hospitals Monday with certain restrictions in place. Restrictions include no visitors under 18, patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 may not have visitors, and hospital cafeterias are open only for patients, according to a release from the hospital. The hospital system had its first free testing clinic Saturday, and its next is scheduled Thursday in the Myrtle Beach area.
- Chapin Memorial Library in Myrtle Beach has reopened today with reduced capacity limits. All city parks, Myrtle’s Market, municipal court and city hall have also reopened.
Wash your hands
Here is your daily reminder to wash your hands. Using soap and water, health officials recommend washing your hands often for at least 20 seconds to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. It’s important to refrain from touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, officials say.
