Coronavirus live updates June 10: More than 80 cases reported in Horry County in one day
Coronavirus cases in Horry County climbed by 83 as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
The newly released cases brings the total amount of cases to 803 in Horry County since mid-March. There have been 33 deaths in the county due to the virus.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area June 10.
The number of Myrtle Beach area COVID-19 cases reached a record high last week, with Monday having the most amount of cases announced in a single day.
Cases in Georgetown County have climbed to 103, with 3 coronavirus-related deaths, according to DHEC.
In South Carolina, cases have reached 15,759 and there have been 575 deaths, DHEC reports.
Today’s takeaways:
- Firework shows that happen throughout the summer in the City of Myrtle Beach are canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city said canceling the firework shows, which typically happen throughout the summer at Second Avenue Pier, will save the city about $125,000.
- In case you missed it: The City of Conway mayor tested positive for the coronavirus. “If we spent time together last week just before my symptoms appeared, I simply want to make you aware that you have been exposed. Please respond responsibly. I pray I have not placed you in harm’s way. God be with you,” she said in a statement released Tuesday night.
- Did you know blue blood from horseshoe crabs can help in the fight against the coronavirus?
Wash your hands & wear a face mask
This is your daily reminder to wash your hands, practice social distancing and wear a face mask while visiting public places. DHEC issued a statement this week urging the use of face masks and the practice of social distancing.
“There is rapidly growing medical evidence that the use of face masks along with social distancing can greatly reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 virus in public spaces,” the statement reads, “and places where people at higher risk of severe illness and death from this virus are likely to be present. We must all commit to wearing face masks in public spaces — if we all wear them, we’ll all be protected.”
Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can also help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
This story was originally published June 10, 2020 at 4:22 PM.
