Coronavirus live updates June 16: Horry has more new daily cases than any other county
COVID-19 cases across Horry County climbed by 103 as of Tuesday afternoon, health officials report.
The latest update brings the number of cases to 1,297 since mid-March in Horry County, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
The news release from DHEC and the state agencies interactive show two different number updates. The state agency has previously noted the numbers often change after follow-up investigations are conducted on those who tested positive.
“The numbers are expected to fluctuate from time to time as we find new information about positive cases,” DHEC officials told The Sun News. “Our news releases provide the most current information for that time and day about individual cases and deaths, but sometimes that information changes as we learn more information during our follow-up investigations.”
DHEC officials said the online map will always be the best source to receive the most current and accurate data.
Here are live updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area June 16.
More than 500 cases of the coronavirus were announced last week in Horry County. Three deaths were reported in the county last week. There have been 34 coronavirus-related deaths reported in Horry County since March, according to DHEC.
Cases of the coronavirus have reached 180 in Georgetown County as of Tuesday, DHEC reports. The county has had three deaths due to the virus.
Across South Carolina, cases have surged to 19,990, with 607 virus-related deaths, according to state health officials.
Today’s takeaways:
- Coastal Carolina University football players are being tested for COVID-19, but the results will not be made public.
- The City of Conway hopes to reopen its summer youth camps after employees tested positive for the coronavirus. Here’s what we know.
- In case you missed it: Several Myrtle Beach area restaurants have temporarily closed after employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Wash your hands & wear a mask
Here is your daily reminder to wash your hands often and wear a face mask while visiting public places.
Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. DHEC urges people to wear face masks while in public and practice social distancing.
This story was originally published June 16, 2020 at 3:11 PM.
