Coronavirus live updates July 15: Daily cases rise again in Horry County, Myrtle Beach
COVID-19 cases increased by 188 in Horry County on Wednesday afternoon, bringing the total number of positive cases in the county to 6,241 since mid-March, health officials announced.
Horry County has had 75 deaths due to the coronavirus, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area July 15.
Health officials have announced 450 so far this week in Horry County.
In Georgetown County, coronavirus cases have climbed to 914, DHEC reports. There have been 9 virus-related deaths in the county.
Cases in South Carolina have reached 62,071, with 984 reported deaths, according to DHEC. About 92 percent of nearly 26,000 people are estimated to have recovered from COVID-19 as of Monday.
Today’s takeaways:
The S.C. High School League Executive Committee approved a proposal Wednesday to move the start of fall sports competition until September because of the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Judy’s House of Oldies in North Myrtle Beach has announced it is going out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In case you missed it: 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.
