Coronavirus live updates August 5: Horry County adds more than 80 new cases to its count
Positive coronavirus cases grew by 82 in the Myrtle Beach area Wednesday and two more people in Horry County have died of the virus, health officials announced.
The county’s total cases sit at 8,288 since mid-March and 138 people have died since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
So far this week, Horry County has reported 10 new COVID-19 deaths, DHEC reports.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area Aug. 5:
A news release from DHEC indicated 59 new cases, but the agency’s online map lists 82 new cases. Health officials have said the map provides the most accurate data.
Georgetown County has reported 1,333 positive cases and 18 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, DHEC reports.
Across South Carolina, cases have reached 94,837 with 1,819 people dying from the virus, according to DHEC. As of Monday, more than 795,000 coronavirus tests have been administered across the state.
Today’s takeaways:
- Horry County Schools approved a final plan for the upcoming school year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what you need to know.
- South Carolina hospitals continue to grapple with the high demand for care as a result of the coronavirus, with more than 350 people in intensive care units and more than 250 on ventilators.
- Hurricane Isaias slammed the Grand Strand Monday night. Here’s how the area is faring in the storm’s aftermath.
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.