Coronavirus live updates Sept 12: Myrtle Beach area sees more than 30 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus numbers continued to grow in Horry County with an additional 34 cases Saturday.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control officials say the Myrtle Beach area has seen a total of 9,651 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started in mid-March.
There have been 181 deaths in Horry County from coronavirus. No new deaths were announced Saturday.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area Sept. 12:
In Georgetown County, the total number of coronavirus cases sits at 1,748. There have also been 39 deaths.
South Carolina has a total of 127,646 coronavirus cases since the pandemic started in March. There have also been 2,891 deaths across the state.
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.
