Coronavirus live updates July 6: Horry County again sees more than 200 new cases
Cases of the coronavirus grew by 235 and an additional death was reported Monday afternoon in Horry County, health officials announced.
The number of cases in Horry County has reached 4,715 since mid-March, according to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. There have been 55 coronavirus-related deaths in Horry County.
DHEC listed 189 new cases for Horry County in its news release, though there were 235 according to its online map, which the health organization has said is the most accurate depiction.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area July 6.
Health officials announced 1,525 new positive cases of the coronavirus in Horry County last week. There were 10 county deaths due to the coronavirus as well. Both new cases and COVID-19 deaths were a weekly record for Horry County.
In Georgetown County, cases have climbed to 650, DHEC reports. The county has had five virus-related deaths.
COVID-19 cases in South Carolina are at 46,247, with 819 virus deaths, according to DHEC.
Today’s takeaways:
- Visits to Myrtle Beach area causing “small spikes” in New Jersey’s coronavirus numbers, the state’s governor told MSNBC.
- In case you missed it: Coastal Carolina University will cut jobs as part of its efforts to reduce expenses that have been necessitated by the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wash your hands & wear a mask
Here is your daily reminder to wear a mask and wash your hands often.
DHEC encourages people to wear a mask when visiting public places and practice social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. It is now mandatory to wear face masks in certain public areas in Horry County, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Georgetown County.
This story was originally published July 6, 2020 at 2:36 PM.
