Coronavirus live updates Aug. 10: Horry County surpasses 150 total COVID-19 deaths
State health officials confirmed 31 new coronavirus cases and three additional deaths Monday 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 8,593 since mid-March, along with 151 total deaths.
The latest deaths, which occurred Thursday and Sunday included two people ages 65 or older and one 35-64 years old, according to DHEC.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area Aug. 10.
In Georgetown County, there have been 1,461 confirmed cases and 19 deaths.
Across South Carolina, cases reached 100,431 and there were 17 new deaths to raise the total to 1,966 because of COVID-19, DHEC reports.
A total of 6,610 tests were reported to DHEC Wednesday, and 12.8 percent of those were positive.
The department shows more than 76 percent of inpatient beds are currently occupied with 1,353 COVID-19 patients hospitalized and 217 of those patients on ventilators.
Today’s takeaways:
Coronavirus has worsened housing insecurity issues for many Horry County residents. Read our report on some of their stories.
Tidelands Health, after severely restricting hospital visitors for weeks due to the pandemic, is beginning to allow one adult support partner per patient inside their facilities.
The City of Myrtle Beach extended its COVID-19 emergency declaration, which is valid for 30 days unless action is taken to end it sooner, and it can be extended later.
As SC schools prepare to reopen, Gov. Henry McMaster is requesting that DHEC publicly share data on how many students and staff are testing positive for COVID-19.
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 10, 2020 at 2:19 PM.
