Coronavirus live updates Aug. 7: Horry County adds more than 100 new cases
The Myrtle Beach area added 115 new COVID-19 cases to its total count, according to the latest data provided by state health officials.
The area also had one new coronavirus-related deaths.
Horry County has had a total of 8,456 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started in mid-March, according data released by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released on Friday. The county has seen a total of 142 deaths from the virus
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area Aug. 7:
A DHEC news releases indicates 59 new cases in Horry County, but the online map shows 115 new cases. Health officials have said the map provides the most accurate data.
In the last week, Horry County has seen a total of 14 new deaths from the virus.
Georgetown County’s total case count now sits at 1,418 with 18 deaths.
Across South Carolina that have been 97,554 total cases and 1,883 deaths. About 76 percent of ICU hospital beds across the state are occupied, according to DHEC.
People aged 21 to 30 years old make up about 20 percent of all COVID-19 cases in South Carolina, according to DHEC. Women account for about 52 percent of the total cases.
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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.
