DHEC announces 770 new cases of COVID-19

Covid Cases

Columbia, S.C (WOLO)–The number of coronavirus cases in South Carolina continues to balloon.
Friday DHEC announced another record breaking number of cases of COVID-19, 770.
The agency also announced five additional deaths.
According to numbers compiled by NPR South Carolina has the third fastest growing number of cases with an increase of 186% compared with two weeks ago.

DHEC is urging people to do their part to slow the spread of COVID 19 by following the following guidelines:

  • Practicing social distancing
  • Wearing a mask in public
  • Avoiding group gatherings
  • Regularly washing your hands
  • Staying home if sick
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