Coronavirus live updates Aug. 6: More than 50 cases, 3 deaths in Horry, Myrtle Beach
Public health officials confirmed 53 new coronavirus cases and three additional deaths Thursday in Horry County, according to the latest figures from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
This brings the county’s total to 8,341 since mid-March, along with 141 total deaths.
The latest deaths, which occurred Tuesday and Wednesday were all ages 65 or older, according to DHEC.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area Aug. 6.
In Georgetown County, there have been 1,344 confirmed cases and 18 deaths.
Across South Carolina, cases reached 96,132 and there were 44 new deaths to raise the total to 1,836 because of COVID-19, DHEC reports.
A total of 6,589 tests were reported to DHEC Wednesday, and 19.7 percent of those were positive.
The department shows more than 76 percent of intensive care unit beds are currently occupied with 1,492 COVID-19 patients hospitalized and 276 of those patients on ventilators.
Today’s takeaways:
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are mourning the loss of another employee due to the virus.
Several large festivals in the Grand Strand have been canceled due to the pandemic including, most recently, the Irish Italian International Festival in North Myrtle Beach.
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.
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 6, 2020 at 3:49 PM.
