Coronavirus live updates July 14: Cases, deaths continue to climb in Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Cases of the coronavirus grew by 150 and two virus-related deaths were reported in Horry County Tuesday afternoon, according to state health officials.
The number of total positive COVID-19 cases in Horry County has risen to 6,053 since mid-March, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports. There have been 75 deaths reported due to the coronavirus in the county.
The two new deaths were reported as elderly individuals, according to DHEC.
There were 148 cases listed in DHEC’s Tuesday news release compared to 150 cases in its online map, which health officials have said shows the most accurate numbers.
Zip codes throughout eastern Horry County have had hundreds of reported COVID-19 cases, with health officials saying there are thousands of estimated cases and total possible cases in Myrtle Beach area zip codes.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area July 14.
DHEC announced 112 new coronavirus cases in Horry County on Monday. The new cases follow days with new daily cases above 130, records show.
COVID-19 cases in Georgetown County have reached 830, with nine reported deaths, according to DHEC.
Cases in South Carolina have surpassed 60,220 as of Tuesday, DHEC reports. The state has had 984 deaths due to the virus since the start of the pandemic.
DHEC reports an 89 percent recovery rate throughout the state as of July 9.
Today’s takeaways:
- Horry County Schools voted Monday to delay the start date of the 2020-21 academic year. Here’s what you need to know.
The Myrtle Beach area could see more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases a day — and it might happen by the end of the month. “The less we are willing to sacrifice to our new normal the more we sacrifice our freedom,”said David Rubin, director of the PolicyLab at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
More than 100 Hilton Grand Vacations employees in Myrtle Beach could remain out of work for longer than six months. Here’s the latest.
Wash your hands & wear a mask
This is your daily reminder to wash your hands often, wear a mask and practice social distancing.
DHEC asks 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 unincorporated Horry County, the City of Myrtle Beach, the City of North Myrtle Beach and Georgetown County.
Health officials say washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
