Coronavirus live updates Aug. 21: Horry County adds more than 30 new cases
The Myrtle Beach area saw 35 new coronavirus cases added to its count to close the week.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the latest case data on Friday afternoon. Horry County now has a total of 8,990 cases, up from 8,955 on Thursday.
The area has also seen 167 COVID-19 deaths. One new death of a middle-aged person was announced Friday.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area Aug. 21:
In Horry County, there have been 73,2602 COVID-19 tests administered, according to DHEC. About 14.8 percent tests were positive, according to DHEC. In the Myrtle Beach area, about 84 percent of hospital beds are occupied.
In Georgetown County, the total number of coronavirus cases sits at 1,615. There has also been 33 deaths.
South Carolina has a total of 109,135 coronavirus cases since the pandemic started in March. There have also been 2,339 deaths across the state. South Carolina has a recovery rate of 91 percent.
Today’s takeaways:
Coastal Carolina University reported nine cases among its students and staff on Friday.
An Horry County housing group has seen demand for its services increase during the pandemic.
A car crashed into a candy store in North Myrtle Beach Friday morning injuring two people.
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 21, 2020 at 2:12 PM.
