Coronavirus live updates Aug. 2: Myrtle Beach area sees 60-plus new cases, another death
Coronavirus numbers continued to grow in Horry County with an additional 66 cases Sunday. The increase in cases comes as the area prepares for the impacts from tropical storm Isaias early this week.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control officials say the Myrtle Beach area has seen a total of 8,091 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started in mid-March.
There have been 128 deaths in Horry County from coronavirus. One new death of an elderly person was announced Sunday.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area:
DHEC’s online map shows 66 additional cases for Horry County as of Sunday. Health officials have said the map provides the most accurate data.
Georgetown County has seen a total of 1,286 COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths, officials announced in the latest update.
Across South Carolina there have been 91,257 total cases and 1,709 deaths.
There is currently a 90 percent recovery rate from COVID-19, DHEC reports. About 21 percent of the state’s coronavirus cases are in people between 21 and 30 years old.
Today’s takeaways:
- Coronavirus is impacting the Coastal Carolina football schedule with some non-conference games being canceled.
- Officials say 45 people were displaced after a fire at a Myrtle Beach area campground.
- As if coronavirus wasn’t enough, a hurricane has the Grand Strand in its crosshairs. Hurricane Isaias was riding the Florida coast Sunday. A tropical storm watch has been issued for the Myrtle Beach area.
- Iconic clubs at Myrtle Beach’s Broadway at the Beach announced their permanant closure Friday. Oz the Experience and the connected Malibu’s Surf Bar, collectively known as Celebrations Nitelife, have shuttered.
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.
