Colleton County officials have been notified of 33 total cases of COVID-19 in Colleton County.
This brings the number of current cases to 12. Six of these cases were announced Friday May 1. These cases of COVID-19 are in the 29488, 29435 and 29929 ZIP codes. There have been no cases reported since then.
Unfortunately, DHEC has announced a total of four deaths related to COVID-19 in Colleton County.
The ZIP code data for the state is available on DHEC’s COVID-19 webpage, specifically on the Testing and S.C. Data page, underneath the county map. This can be found by following the link below.
https://scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/testingscdata-covid-19.
It’s important to note that there are likely many more people in the community who have this virus and have never been tested. Also, DHEC isn’t notified when individuals are no longer infectious (i.e., they are well), and as a result, these numbers likely include people who have recovered and no longer pose a risk to others.
Colleton County residents are urged to follow the guidance of Governor McMaster and the recommendations of the CDC. This information can be accessed at colletoncounty.org/coronavirus.
GOVERNOR’S
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
Governor McMaster issued an additional executive order Friday with has language lifting certain restrictions on restaurants. If you have questions regarding Governor McMaster’s executive orders and how they relate to your business, please contact the South Carolina Department of Commerce by email atcovid19sc@sccommerce.com or by phone at 803-734-2873.