Coronavirus live updates June 5: Horry County sees a record for new cases in a day
Horry County had its largest one day jump in new COVID-19 cases on Friday.
The South Carolina Department of Heath and Environmental Control announced on Friday that there are 30 new coronavirus cases in Horry County.
The county’s total now sits at 536 since mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic started. There was also an additional death in an elderly person reported on Friday. The Myrtle Beach area has now had 29 virus-related deaths.
In Georgetown County, DHEC reports cases 82 and three virus deaths.
Cases across South Carolina have risen to 13,453 with 538 COVID-19 deaths.
Across South Carolina that have been more than 238,000 COVID-19 tests with about 9 percent testing positive. DHEC does not release the number of tests completed by county. The state has a recovery rate at 83 percent.
Last weekend, Tidelands Health offered 1,000 free coronavirus tests to locals.
This week the county added more than 100 new COVID-19 cases to its total count.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area June 5.
Today’s takeaways:
- Topgolf in Myrtle Beach has set a reopening date and plans to put new safety procedures in place.
The local economy was shut down for weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, and now the Myrtle Beach area tourism market is looking toward a summer that could be impacted by the pandemic.
Two Myrtle Beach Sticky Fingers restaurants are closing due to the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.
- In case you missed it: Myrtle Beach City Council has crafted a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wash your hands & weekend weather
It’s finally Friday. Here’s your daily reminder to wash your hands and practice social distancing. Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Health officials encourage people to refrain from touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
This weekend’s forecast could put a damper on outdoor plans. Here’s what to expect.
This story was originally published June 5, 2020 at 4:52 PM.
