Coronavirus live updates Aug. 29: Myrtle Beach area sees more than 60 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus numbers continued to grow in Horry County with an additional 64 cases Saturday.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control officials say the Myrtle Beach area has seen a total of 9,239 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started in mid-March.
There have been 172 deaths in Horry County from coronavirus. Three new deaths of elderly individuals were announced Saturday.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area Aug. 29:
In Georgetown County, the total number of coronavirus cases sits at 1,672. There have also been 36 deaths.
South Carolina has a total of 115,661 coronavirus cases since the pandemic started in March. There have also been 2,563 deaths across the state.
Today’s takeaways:
- Horry County is opening new polling sites for absentee voting. Find out where at myrtlebeachonline.com.
- Police arrested a man who they say tried to run them over in his car. Find out more at myrtlebeachonline.com.
- Sending your child back to school? In Horry County find out what schools will look like at myrtlebeachonline.com.
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.
