Coronavirus live updates Sept. 6: Myrtle Beach area sees less than 20 new COVID-19 cases

Sun News - 9/6/2020

Sep. 6--Coronavirus numbers continued to grow in Horry County with an additional 19 cases Sunday.

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control officials say the Myrtle Beach area has seen a total of 9,462 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started in mid-March.

There have been 179 deaths in Horry County from coronavirus. No new deaths were announced Sunday.

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Myrtle Beach area Sept. 6:

In Georgetown County, the total number of coronavirus cases sits at 1,725. There have also been 36 deaths.

South Carolina has a total of 122,944 coronavirus cases since the pandemic started in March. There have also been 2,748 deaths across the state.

Today's takeaways:

CCU saw its biggest jump in coronavirus infections since students returned with more than 50 new cases reported in the last week.

Myrtle Beach is preparing for the Labor Day holiday weekend despite COVID-19 and a down tourism season.

A new ambassador program is trying to make downtown Myrtle Beach more welcoming.

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.

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