Coronavirus live updates Aug. 14: Nearly 50 cases reported in Horry County, Myrtle Beach
Horry County reported 48 more cases of the coronavirus Friday, with no new deaths announced, health officials announced.
The Myrtle Beach area has seen 8,754 cases of the coronavirus and 161 virus-related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic in mid-march, with the majority being reported since June, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
A news release from DHEC indicates 71 new cases in Horry County, while the agency’s map lists 48. 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. 13
Since mid-March, Georgetown County has reported 1,501 COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths, DHEC reports.
South Carolina as a whole has seen 103,880 virus cases and 2,106 people have died since the beginning of the pandemic, according to DHEC data.
There is currently a 90% recovery rate, according to DHEC.
Today’s takeaways:
Within weeks of reopening, two people died from overdoses at a well-known Myrtle Beach home that was declared a “nuisance” and closed because of ongoing drug use.
One to go. That phrase has significant meaning for two Myrtle Beach Speedway drivers as they prepare for the track’s final day of racing Saturday. Read more about this historic racetrack.
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.
