DHEC releases some virus data from weekend backlog, reports over 22,000 new cases Sunday

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says a processing issue that caused a data backlog has largely been resolved. The health agency released most preliminary data from the backlog in a report Wednesday.

  • Saturday
    • DHEC reported 13,391 confirmed cases and 3,556 probable cases, for a total of 16,947 new cases
    • DHEC reported 10 virus related deaths on Saturday
  • Sunday
    • DHEC reported 19,383 confirmed cases and 3,036 probable cases, for a total of 22,419 new cases
    • DHEC reported 14 virus related deaths that day
  • Monday
    • DHEC reported 8,482 confirmed cases and 1,130 probable cases, for a total of 9,612 new cases
    • DHEC reported one virus related death
  • Tuesday
    • DHEC reported 7,526 confirmed cases and 1,088 probable cases, for a total of 8,614 new cases
    • DHEC reported four virus related deaths
  • Wednesday
    • DHEC reported 2,962 confirmed cases and 1,123 probable cases, for a total of 4,085 new cases
    • DHEC reported 19 virus related deaths

For the latest coronavirus data in the Palmetto State, visit scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-data.

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