Coronavirus live updates June 14: Myrtle Beach area sees nearly 100 more COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus cases continued to skyrocket in the Myrtle Beach area Sunday, according to the latest figures from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Horry County had 96 new cases as of Sunday, bringing the county’s total to 1,133 since mid-March. Horry County’s total deaths remained at 34.
In Georgetown County, there have been 164 confirmed cases and three deaths, according to DHEC.
Cases across South Carolina rose by 840 on Sunday, bringing totals to 18,795 with 600 COVID-19 deaths. South Carolina has an 80 percent recovery rate.
Here are live updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area today.
Three COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Horry County this week. The highest amount of deaths reported in one week was six between June 1-7.
Today’s takeaways
- Tidelands Health tested more than 2,000 people at a free COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinic Saturday at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans’ field.
- Three people were injured in a shooting at a North Ocean Boulevard motel Saturday morning, according to Myrtle Beach police. The shooting is the latest in a string of gun violence that has plagued Ocean Boulevard in recent weeks. Police are investigating another shooting from Saturday night.
One person died after crashing a car into a house in the Longs area early Saturday morning, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The Horry County Coroner’s Office released the name Sunday.
Horry County will receive $1.5 million in aid for its homeless population as part of an ongoing effort by the federal government to help during the coronavirus pandemic.
In case you missed it: For 5 hours, Sun News journalists counted how many people were wearing face masks around Myrtle Beach. Here’s what we found.
Horry County high school coaches are preparing for the return of student-athletes as soon as Monday.
Wash your hands & wear a face mask
Health officials continue to urge people to wear face masks, practice social distancing and wash their hands often.
Washing your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water can help prevent the spread of the virus, health officials say. It’s important to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
