Governor Henry McMaster today again urged South Carolinians to wear face masks but is not making them mandatory. He is however continuing to urge local municipalities to enact their own mandates if they desire. At least 26 cities and counties have mandated masks
McMaster said he will not lift remaining restrictions on events such as spectator sports such as football which is rapidly approaching.
As we approach the July 4th weekend, Dr. Linda Bell expressed concern over the rising number of cases and the state’s ability to continue to effectively contact trace.
She announced 1,497 new confirmed cases today, the 8th consecutive day of 1000 or more cases. A daily record of 24 deaths was announced and the number of hospitalized Covid-19 patients has risen t 1,160 also a new record.