South Carolina COVID Cases Increase To 125 Deaths To 3

[niman]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 20, 2020

 

 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 45 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 125 cases in 25 counties, as one case previously reported was determined to reside out of state.

“The public needs to take our recommendations to prevent spread seriously so we can best protect our family, friends and neighbors,” said Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist. “Unfortunately, these case numbers will continue to increase. The agency is working around the clock to prevent the spread of this disease, focusing on those who are most high-risk for experiencing severe illness from the disease. I’d like to remind all South Carolinians that we all have a responsibility to take the recommended steps for limiting spread.”

New cases

• Aiken County: 1 new case
• Anderson County: 3 new cases
• Beaufort County: 1 new case
• Berkeley County: 1 new case
• Charleston County: 1 new case
• Clarendon County: 1 new case
• Darlington County: 1 new case
• Florence County: 1 new case
• Greenville County: 5 new cases
• Horry County: 2 new cases
• Kershaw County: 7 new cases
• Lexington County: 3 new cases
• Orangeburg County: 2 new cases
• Pickens County: 1 new case
• Richland County: 14 new cases
• Sumter County: 1 new case

DHEC will continue to provide the number of positive cases and the county of residence. DHEC’s COVID-19 county map provides the number of cases by county and is updated daily.

https://www.scdhec.gov/news-releases/state-south-carolina-reports-two-covid-19-related-deaths