Coronavirus live updates July 3: Record-high cases announced in Horry County
Cases of the coronavirus climbed by 236 in Horry County on Friday afternoon ahead of Fourth of July weekend, health officials announced.
The newly announced cases are a record high for Horry County in a single day.
COVID-19 confirmed cases in Horry County have reached 3,963 since mid-March, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. The county has had 49 reported deaths due to the virus.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area July 3.
It is now mandatory for people to wear face masks or coverings in certain places in Myrtle Beach. Here’s what you need to know about the new ordinance.
Health officials have announced 978 cases of the coronavirus in Horry County so far this week. The county saw its first record-high amount of cases Wednesday with 228 newly announced cases.
In Georgetown County, cases have reached 549, with four virus-related deaths, DHEC reports.
Cases of the virus across South Carolina are approaching 41,413 and there have been 787 deaths due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to DHEC.
Today’s takeaways:
- The coronavirus has caused a shift in fireworks shows along the Grand Strand, with some being postponed and others being canceled for Fourth of July weekend. If you plan to shoot your own fireworks over the weekend, remember: there are certain areas where you can and other areas where it is illegal. Here’s where you can legally shoot fireworks on the Grand Strand.
- Myrtle Beach locals and visitors should expect to see a heavier police presence along Ocean Boulevard during July 4 weekend.
- Allegheny County, home to Pittsburgh, is investigating new coronavirus cases after people have been on trips to Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head.
Wash your hands & wear a mask
Additional local jurisdictions, including the City of North Myrtle Beach and Georgetown County, have also approved face mask ordinances this week.
DHEC encourages people to stay home to celebrate Fourth of July festivities to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Health officials ask people to also wear face coverings and wash hands often to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Forecasters are calling for sunshine and a high near 90 degrees in Myrtle Beach this weekend. Here’s your weekend forecast.
