The U.S. has become one of the most impacted countries by the coronavirus as one in three Americans are being ordered to stay at home for the safety of others. The U.S. also saw it’s deadliest day yesterday with at least 100 more deaths. This brings the total now to 541 with the number of infectious cases reaching 42,660. Sixteen…
The coronavirus is causing a lot of fear and anxiety, and for some, those feelings can be overwhelming. But, there are ways to cope. Mandy Gaither has more in today’s health minute.
The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 22 new cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina yesterday. The day before, 46 new cases were confirmed. This brings the new total number of cases statewide to 195, which is a massive jump from last week’s original 12 confirmed cases. They have been reported across 33 counties, two of which were confirmed…
*UPDATE: Suggs has since been found safe by police. They have not publicly released information surrounding where or exactly when she was located.* Conway police are searching for a local woman. 21-year-old Alexis Suggs was last seen march 18 around 4 P.M. with police responding to the incident Saturday morning in the area of 1201 Elm Street. As you can…
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection to a Myrtle Beach shooting incident over the weekend. The shooting occurred Saturday morning around 10th Avenue South and Oak Street. One person was hospitalized after sustaining an injury from a gunshot wound. 22-year-old Keith Burris, 20-year-old Brandon Knott, and 20-year-old Belyn Rodriguez were all arrested. Burris and Knott have been…
Police have found and identified the body of the missing elderly Pawleys Island man. 84-year-old Jimmy McCants was reported missing March 9th. He was discovered on the northern shore of East Bay Park in Georgetown on Saturday which was near where McCants was last seen. The body was identified by physical appearance, clothing and a photo ID. An autopsy scheduled…
Canada and Australia have officially announced they will not send athletes to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The outbreak continues to take lives worldwide and infect thousands with no signs of slowing down in some places, these countries are also demanding the games be postponed until 2021. Some officials have predicted the deadly pandemic could continue for upwards of 18 months….
As COVID-19 continues to spread, we are seeing a new, major and unprecedented problem occurring. Disinfecting wipes and other alternatives for toilet paper, such as flush-able wipes, have been in high demand over the last couple weeks and have been selling out in stores nationwide. But it’s what people are doing with the wipes once they’re done with them that…
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect who stole 29 coronavirus test kits. The theft occurred in the El Rio Health Center in Arizona Friday night. A man entered the center dressed as a delivery driver and while employees were closing up for the night, stole the kits. The theft wasn’t noticed until the following morning. Police have confirmed…
It is imperative to stay at home as much as you can during this time. Not only will it prevent hospitals from becoming completely overwhelmed, but it will also help stop the spread, especially to people who are more vulnerable to the virus. States like California, Connecticut, Oregon, and New Jersey have officially issued “shelter in place” or “stay at…
