Coronavirus live updates June 21: Myrtle Beach area COVID-19 case numbers surge again
Coronavirus cases continued to surge in the Myrtle Beach area Sunday, according to the latest figures from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Horry County had 113 new cases as of Sunday, bringing the county’s total to 1,931 since mid-March. Horry County’s total deaths remained at 39.
In Georgetown County, there have been 258 confirmed cases and three deaths, according to DHEC.
Here are live updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area today.
New cases announced daily by DHEC have been in the triple digits this week in Horry County. So far, the county has seen 800 coronavirus cases this week.
The jump in cases in the Myrtle Beach and Horry County areas coincides with one of the biggest tourist weekends of the year, and forecasters say there is no sign of a slowing down of cases along the Grand Strand.
Cases across South Carolina rose by 905 on Sunday, bringing totals to 24,661 with 653 COVID-19 deaths. As of Saturday, DHEC has conducted 337,469 tests.
Today’s takeaways:
- A Myrtle Beach area strip club was deemed “essential” and the business plans to reopen soon.
- If you’re headed to the beach, here’s how the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to avoid the coronavirus.
Absentee ballots for the Horry County run-off election should have arrived Saturday, according to Horry County election officials. Voting for the runoff races is Tuesday.
Wash your hands & wear a mask
This is your daily reminder to wash your hands, wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
Health experts encourage people to wash their hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose with unwashed hands, health officials say.
DHEC asks people to wear a face mask when in public to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and also asks people to practice social distancing.
This story was originally published June 21, 2020 at 12:13 PM with the headline "Coronavirus live updates June 21: Myrtle Beach area COVID-19 case numbers surge again."
