Coronavirus live updates Aug. 3: Myrtle Beach area announces over 50 more COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus numbers continued to grow in Horry County with an additional 56 cases Monday. The increase in cases comes as the area braces for the impacts from tropical storm Isaias.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control officials say the Myrtle Beach area has seen a total of 8,147 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started in mid-March.
No new deaths were announced for Horry County on Monday. There have been 128 deaths in Horry County from coronavirus.
DHEC’s online map shows 45 additional cases for Horry County as of Monday, while the map indicates 56 cases. Health officials have said the map provides the most accurate data.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area:
Georgetown County has seen a total of 1,306 COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths, officials announced in the latest update.
Across South Carolina there have been 92,404 total cases and 1,721 deaths.
There is currently a 89 percent recovery rate from COVID-19, DHEC reports.
Today’s takeaways:
- Myrtle Beach-area businesses spent Monday preparing for Tropical Storm Isaias to make landfall.
- Eight goats were evacuated from Murrells Inlet Goat Island on Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. Read more about it here.
- There are no evacuation orders in place in South Carolina for Tropical Storm Isaias, but Horry County officials are urging residents to take the storm seriously. Here’s what you should do if you need help during the storm.
- A swimmer was pronounced missing in the ocean near 28th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach late Sunday night, but by Monday morning all search operations have been suspended. Here’s the latest.
- Need information on Tropical Storm Isaias? Then follow along with The Sun News as we post live updates throughout the day and night.
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 August 3, 2020 at 3:03 PM.
