Latest coronavirus headlines, data for South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia – WYFF4 Greenville

Latest coronavirus headlines, data for South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia

Here you’ll find the latest number of coronavirus cases in the Carolinas and Georgia. This is also a one stop-shop for all the breaking news and latest headlines on coronavirus.To get the most comprehensive coverage of the coronavirus locally and worldwide, click on our full section here.Latest numbers: Click on blue links for cases by county.South Carolina: 109,135 cases, 2,289 deaths, 996,634 tested, 13% positivity rate North Carolina: 151,912 cases, 2,522 deaths, 2,030,885 tested, 1,015 in hospitalGeorgia: 249,630 cases, 4,998 deaths, 2,120,102 tested, 245 new hospitalizations>>County-by-county breakdown of cases in SC, NC, Georgia>>Tracking COVID-19 curve of cases, deaths>>CLICK HERE to read the CDC guidelines on coronavirus>>FULL LIST: Back to school plans for Upstate school districts>>Where do you have to wear a mask in SC? Full listWhat’s new this week? South Carolina health officials release latest coronavirus numbers for Aug. 21 School district pushes back start date for sports workouts to September McMaster asks DHEC to allow nursing home, assisted living facility visitors Greenville says ‘Thank you for masking up’ as coronavirus cases in city, county go down Pickens County schools lay out plan to notify parents, students, staff about COVID-19 status DHEC releases new coronavirus deaths, cases for Aug. 20 North Carolina State becomes latest university to move undergraduate classes to remote learning WYFF News 4 Investigates: Anderson County lowest testing rate of all counties in state District officials: Positive COVID-19 test at primary school; person had contact with young students South Carolina software engineers build COVID-19 quick-test data systems DHEC releases new South Carolina coronavirus deaths, cases for Wednesday, Aug. 19 Greenville gives away 100,000 masks Wednesday to fight spread of COVID-19 ‘Children’s routine vaccinations cannot be forgotten’:DHEC reminds parents about essential vaccinesTo get the most comprehensive coverage of the coronavirus locally and worldwide, click on our full section here. 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For general questions about COVID-19, the DHEC Care Line is here to help. Call 1-855-472-3432. Staff are answering calls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.Helpful resources:South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)NC Department of Health and Human ServiceGeorgia Department of Public Health

Here you’ll find the latest number of coronavirus cases in the Carolinas and Georgia. This is also a one stop-shop for all the breaking news and latest headlines on coronavirus.

To get the most comprehensive coverage of the coronavirus locally and worldwide, click on our full section here.

Latest numbers: Click on blue links for cases by county.

  • South Carolina: 109,135 cases, 2,289 deaths, 996,634 tested, 13% positivity rate
  • North Carolina: 151,912 cases, 2,522 deaths, 2,030,885 tested, 1,015 in hospital
  • Georgia: 249,630 cases, 4,998 deaths, 2,120,102 tested, 245 new hospitalizations

>>County-by-county breakdown of cases in SC, NC, Georgia

>>Tracking COVID-19 curve of cases, deaths

>>CLICK HERE to read the CDC guidelines on coronavirus

>>FULL LIST: Back to school plans for Upstate school districts

>>Where do you have to wear a mask in SC? Full list

What’s new this week?

To get the most comprehensive coverage of the coronavirus locally and worldwide, click on our full section here.

Should you see a doctor?

  • The CDC says: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider immediately.
  • The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says: If you have fever, cough or shortness of breath, call your doctor or health care provider to discuss your concerns or get medical care. For general questions about COVID-19, the DHEC Care Line is here to help. Call 1-855-472-3432. Staff are answering calls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

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