COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – There are now 64 new cases of the novel coronavirus, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 4,439.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The number of new cases by county are listed below: <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n DHEC also announced four additional deaths related to COVID-19 in the state. That brings the total number of deaths related to COVID-19 in South Carolina to 124.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n One of the residents who died was an elderly individual with underlying health conditions in Lancaster County. One death was an elderly individual with no known underlying health conditions from Kershaw County.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n One death was a middle-aged resident with underlying health conditions from Edgefield County. One death was a middle-aged person with no known underlying health conditions from Clarendon County.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n South Carolinians are encouraged to monitor for symptoms, practice social distancing, avoid touching frequently touched items (such as doorknobs and handrails), and regularly wash their hands, especially after being in a public place.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Additionally, residents can prepare for a possible illness or quarantine by: <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Individuals with signs of illness are asked to stay at home and not attend public gatherings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is spread mainly from person-to-person by those in close contact, or through coughing and sneezing by someone who’s infected.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Symptoms of the coronavirus can show up between two and 14 days of exposure, health officials say. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n For most people, COVID-19 causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. But some severe cases can lead to death.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Most people can recover from the virus at home using over-the-counter medications to treat their symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Social Distancing Demonstrated Through Matches<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Those who are at the highest risk of developing a severe case of COVID-19 are the elderly and those who are already being treated for chronic medical diseases.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Young people who contract the virus are not likely to have a serious case, research shows. However, the CDC said about 40% of people who needed to be hospitalized due to the coronavirus are between the ages of 20 and 54.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Those who are hospitalized with serious cases of COVID-19 have trouble breathing, and many need support from ventilators, which breathe for them. The U.S. is working to produce more of the machines to prepare, but experts fear a shortage of life-saving devices.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
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