Coronavirus live updates July 17: Here’s the latest cases data for the Myrtle Beach area
There have now been 6,501 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Horry County since the pandemic stated.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control released the latest case data on Friday afternoon and Horry County added 115 cases to its total.
The county has also seen 80 coronavirus related deaths since Mid-March. DHEC officials announced one new Horry County death on Friday. The victim was an elderly person.
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.
A news release from DHEC indicates 114 new cases, but the agency’s online map shows 115 new cases. Health officials have said the map provides the most accurate numbers.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area July 17.
While daily case totals remain high in the Myrtle Beach area, the weekly total reported in the county actually declined by about 200 cases last week for the first time since mid-May, according to DHEC data. The 1,311 cases confirmed last week are still the second highest weekly total in Horry.
COVID-19 cases in Georgetown County have reached 932, with 11 reported deaths, according to DHEC.
Cases in South Carolina have surpassed 65,857 as of Tuesday, DHEC reports. The state has had 1,078 deaths due to the virus since the start of the pandemic.
DHEC reports an 92 percent recovery rate throughout the state as of Friday.
Today’s takeaways:
- Tired of wearing a regular medical mask? Well, people in Myrtle Beach are getting creative with their COVID-19 protection accessory.
- Myrtle Beach Rep. Alan Clemmons is resigning from his SC House seat more than a month after he was re-elected to serve. Here’s what we know.
What was once a coal power plant in Conway is in the final stages of being reclaimed by nature and becoming a benefit for the area.
Fire crews battled a blaze Thursday night at Collectors Cafe & Gallery. Here’s an update on the situation.
Lives could be in danger in Georgetown County, where firehouses face chronic manpower shortages.
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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.
This story was originally published July 17, 2020 at 4:29 PM.
