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Health Update: Continuing Coverage of the Coronavirus

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As more information becomes available the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control continues to respond to the global coronavirus crisis. As of Monday, March 23rd there have been a total of 298 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of South Carolina and 5 related deaths.

The DHEC has reported positive cases by county and will continue to update the public on new developments. Listed below are the counties with the most COVID-19 cases.

Kershaw: 54 Positive

Richland: 43 Positive

Charleston: 31 Positive

Greenville: 31 Positive

Beaufort: 21 Positive

Lexington: 17 Positive

Horry: 16 Positive

Anderson: 16 Positive

Orangeburg: 8 Positive

Darlington: 7 Positive

Lancaster: 7 Positive

York: 7 Positive

While there is still no vaccine to prevent the disease from spreading, the CDC continues to urge people to take preventative measures to protect themselves from exposure. Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, avoid close contact with others, and clean and disinfect surfaces often. Employees are urged to stay home if sick, and consumers should try to remain home if possible.

For continued updates on safety information, please visit the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Center for Disease Control.

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