Coronavirus live updates June 8: Myrtle Beach area sees another record in daily cases
Cases of the coronavirus surpassed 670 in the Myrtle Beach area as of Monday afternoon setting a new daily record for the fourth day in a row, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Health officials announced 59 cases in Horry County, bringing the total to 676. There have been 32 COVID-19 deaths in the county, according to DHEC figured updated on Monday.
There was one new death in Horry County announced on Monday. It was an elderly person.
Cases of the virus reached a record high in Horry County last week, with more than 175 newly announced cases, according to DHEC records.
In Georgetown County, cases have reached 94 and 3 virus-related deaths have been reported.
The number of cases across South Carolina have climbed to 14,800, DHEC reports. The state has had 557 virus deaths.
DHEC officials say they have preformed more than 246,000 COVID-19 tests across the state, with about 9 percent testing positive. The state does not release testing data by county. The state has a recovery rate of 83 percent.
Today’s takeaways:
- Free COVID-19 test sites are popping up along the Grand Strand throughout the month. Here are testing locations and schedules.
- In case you missed it: Horry County summer camps are canceled after staff members were exposed to COVID-19 carrier.
- Wearing a face mask in the summer can be hot. Here are some tips to help you through the heat of the season.
Wash your hands
Here is your daily reminder to wash your hands often and continue to practice social distancing as 6-feet-apart guidelines are still in place. Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
This story was originally published June 8, 2020 at 3:34 PM.
