Coronavirus live updates Aug. 11: Horry County reports more than 50 cases, 3 deaths
Horry County reported 52 more cases of the coronavirus Tuesday as area deaths from the virus grew by three, health officials announced.
The county has seen 8,645 cases of the coronavirus and 154 virus-related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, with the majority being reported since June, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
A news release from DHEC indicates 33 new cases in Horry County, while the agency’s map lists 52. Health officials have said the map contains the most accurate data.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area Aug. 11
Since mid-March, Georgetown County has reported 1,478 COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths, DHEC reports.
South Carolina as a whole has seen 101,360 virus cases and 2,012 people have died since the beginning of the pandemic, according to DHEC data.
As of Tuesday, 76.97% of hospital beds across the state are in use. Of 8,089 beds in use, 1,330 are occupied by patients who tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19, according to DHEC. In Horry County, 77.3% of hospital beds are occupied.
Today’s takeaways:
- Carolina Country Music Festival, one of the Grand Strand’s largest and most anticipated events, was postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus concerns.
- The fate of the school year is still uncertain, but with Horry County reporting an improvement in COVID-19 numbers, students could begin the school year taking in-person classes. Read more here.
- Horry County was selected to host one of the first jury trial in months amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how jury selection is going.
- South Carolina topped 100,000 cases of the coronavirus Monday after reporting the lowest daily case count since June.
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 11, 2020 at 4:01 PM.