Coronavirus live updates June 25: Cases continue to soar in Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Cases of the coronavirus grew by 125 Thursday in Horry County, according to state health officials.
The latest announcement brings the total number of cases in Horry County to 2,495 since mid-March. There have been 42 deaths in the county due to COVID-19, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reports.
Here are live updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area June 25.
Cases of the coronavirus have routinely been in the triple digits during daily DHEC updates since mid June, data shows. There have been 566 announced so far this week in Horry County, DHEC data shows. One death due to the virus was reported this week in the county.
Cases in Georgetown County have surpassed 337, according to DHEC. There have been three coronavirus-related deaths in Georgetown County.
Across South Carolina, cases have surpassed 28,900 and 691 deaths have been reported, DHEC reports.
The state has an 81 percent recovery rate as of June 22, according to DHEC.
Today’s takeaways:
Tidelands Health, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and Conway Medical Center have a combined 100 patients confirmed or under investigation for the coronavirus today, hospital officials say.
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Brookgreen Gardens will be closing all public interior spaces through Friday for sanitizing and deep cleaning “due to a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus” in Georgetown and Horry counties. Closures include Keepsakes, The Gardener’s Cottage, the Low Country History Exhibit, the Offner Center, the Jennewein Gallery and the Bleifeld Gallery. Food venues and public restrooms will remain open with enhanced safety protocols are in place.
Wash your hands & wear a mask
Here is your daily reminder to wash your hands and wear a face mask. DHEC officials urge people to wear a face mask or covering while visiting public places to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Health experts say washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can also help prevent the spread of the virus. People should also refrain from touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, officials say.
This story was originally published June 25, 2020 at 2:06 PM.
