West Virginia Gov. warns of Myrtle Beach trips, ‘I would think twice before I did that.’
With upwards of 30 coronavirus cases confirmed after trips to Myrtle Beach, West Virginia’s Governor is warning against travel to the Grand Strand.
“I would think twice before I did that, West Virginia, right now because they got a real problem going on,” Gov. Jim Justice said at a Friday press conference and posted on his webpage.
Earlier this week, Preston County in West Virginia, announced it had several patients test positive for COVID-19 after trips to Myrtle Beach. West Virginia State Health Officer Cathy Slemp said on Friday that there are upwards of 30 coronavirus cases in five West Virginia counties tied to trips to Myrtle Beach.
“Now we have multiple people coming back from Myrtle Beach that are testing positive,” Justice said.
The West Virginia Governor was quick to praise South Carolina and Myrtle Beach, but noted the Palmetto State was more aggressive in reopening after coronavirus closures.
“Lo and behold now they got a big-time problem going on,” Justice said.
Horry County, South Carolina, continues to see high numbers of new coronavirus cases reported each day. On Friday, the state announced 137 new cases in the Myrtle Beach area.
If West Virginians visit Myrtle Beach, Justice recommended that they get tested for COVID-19 when they return and self-quarantine for 14 days.
