FACILITIES. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US HERE AT NOON. THE NUMBER OF U.S. DEATHS INCHES CLOSER TO 100000 AND THE NEW TOLL IS MORE THAN 97,000. BEACHES WERE PACKED THIS WEEKEND . PRESIDENT TRUMP RESTRICTING TRAVEL FROM BRAZIL TO THE UNITED STAT DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE BETWEEN THE COUNTRIES. RIGHT NOW HE IS AT BALTIMORE’S FORT MCHENRY. WE ARE IN IMPACT MODE. THERE IS A CHANCE FOR ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON. CARL IT SEEMS LIKE WE CAN’T GET A BREAK FROM THE RAIN.>> THAT IS EXACTLY RIGHT. ALREADY SEEING SOME POP-UP SHOWERS WHICH WILL PUSH INTO ASHEVILLE. SO FAR THIS MONTH WE HAVE HAD OVER 11 INCHES OF RAIN AT GSP. THE ALL-TIME WHITEST MAY — WETTEST MAY WAS — WE MAY BREAK THE RECORD AND IT DOES LOOK LIKE THAT WILL HAPPEN AS WE GO LATER INTO THIS WEEK. SINCE JANUARY WE HAVE HAD 40 INCHES OF RAIN. WE HAVE DOUBLED THE RAIN OF WHAT WE TYPICALLY GET. YOU CAN SEE BETWEEN NOW AND THURSDAY WE WILL PICK UP THAT INCH OR SO AT GSP AND OTHER LOCATIONS COULD GET MORE THAN TWO INCHES OF RAIN. I WILL GET UCONN UP WITH GOOD NEWS IN THE FORECAST AS WELL.>> MORE AMERICANS ARE SPENDING MEMORIAL DAY OUTSIDE THEIR HOMES LEADING TO IMAGES OF BUSY BEACHES AND PACKED PARK’S.>> FROM THE PACKED POOL PARTY IN THE OZARKS, TO SHOULDER TO SHOULDER RIVER RAFTING IN ARIZONA.>> VITAMIN D IS CRUCIAL.>> FOLKS ARE SEEKING SUN AND FUN THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.>> WE GOT SLAMMED. EVERYTHING IS CLOSED SO EVERYBODY CAME TO THE BEACH.>> SOME GATHERINGS TURNING VIOLENT. SIX PEOPLE HURT AFTER GUNFIRE ERECTED ALONG A CROWDED ROAD. SOME SAY THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO ENFORCE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHERE THEY CAN. PARKING LOTS ARE CLOSED TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF VISITORS WITH SAFETY OFFICERS ACTIVELY ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO WEAR MASKS. .>> HAS SIMILAR SCENES OF PACKED BEACHES PLAY OUT ACROSS THE NATION, THE THREAT OF COMMUNITY SPREAD REMAINS. IN ARKANSAS THEY ARE MONITORING A SECOND PEAK, ONE MONTH AFTER THE FIRST WAVE, GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON — THE STATE REPORTING MORE THAN 1100 NEW CASES FROM FRIDAY TO SATURDAY, THE HIGHEST SINGLE DAY SPIKE. ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY REMAINS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AND THE COUNTRY APPROACHES A GRID MILESTONE OF 100,000 COVID-19 DEATHS. THE NEW YORK TIMES TURNING ITS SUNDAY COVER INTO A POWERFUL MEMORIAL FOR THE VICTIMS, A STRIKING TRIBUTE AND A REMINDER THAT IT ISN’T OVER.>> THE GOVERNOR SAID PEOPLE SHOULD ENJOY THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND BUT DON’T GET COMPLACENT.>> IN SOUTH CAROLINA, CASES ARE ABOVE 10,000. 21 AND SPARTANBURG COUNTY. TWO ELDERLY PEOPLE IN GREENVILLE COUNTY. GEORGIA HAS OVER 43,000 CASES OF COVID-19. THAT NUMBER JUMPED BY OVER 400 CASES. 1820 PEOPLE HAVE DIED WITHOUT NUMBER STAYING THE SAME. OFFICIALS HAVE COMPLETED OVER 513,000 TESTS. OVER 7400 ARE IN THE HOSPITAL. NORTH CAROLINA OFFICIALS ARE REPORTING 700 NEW CASES IN THE STATES WITH THE TOTAL NEARING 74,000. OFFICIALS HAVE COMPLETED 344,000 TESTS. TWO MEN ARE BEHIND BARS AT, ACCUSED OF A DEADLY SHOOTING. DARNELL BEAUCHAMP AND SHAQUILLE BARCH ARE OUR TARGET — WERE CHARGED. TWO VICTIMS DIED. FIVE OTHERS WERE SHOT.>> WE ARE DUCKING BACK HERE, THE NEIGHBORS HERE BEHIND THE BRICK. I’M FEARFUL BECAUSE I DON’T KNOW WHO ELSE GOT SHOT BUT INNOCENT BYSTANDERS AND THAT IS REALLY SAD. 17 AND 21, SO YOUNG.>> OFFICIALS SAY THAT AROUND 1000 PEOPLE WERE AT THE BLOCK PARTY HOSTED BY THREE HOUSES. DEPUTIES SHOWED UP TWO HOURS BEFORE BUT SAID THEY DID NOT BREAK UP THE PARTY BECAUSE THEY CANNOT FORCE PEOPLE TO LEE PRIVATE PROPERTY. ONE PERSON WAS KILLED, POLICE SAY THAT A SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY AND THE SHOOTING COMES 24 HOURS AFTER SHOTS WERE FIRED. FOUR PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN POLICE SAY THAT SIX PEOPLE WERE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. TWO PEOPLE WERE HURT AFTER A BOAT EXPLODED IN THE TRAILS TO AN AREA. THE BOAT WAS BEING FILLED WITH GAS. THREE PEOPLE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. A FLORENCE COUNTY INVESTIGATOR WAS AMONG THOSE HURT. BRAD KESELOWSKI TOOK THE CHECKERED FLAG FOR THE WIN. AND GYMNASIUMS ACROSS THE UPSTATE ARE OPEN. HE AND HIS BUSINESS PARTNER HAVE OPENED A SECOND LOCATION IN GREENVILLE. HE SAYS SAFETY IS HIS TEAM’S IRT.>> DAILY CLEANING FROM PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES. ELIMINATING THE CONGREGATION, TAKING PEOPLE’S, TEMPERATURE. PEOPLE CAN GET OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE AND PUSH THEMSELVES MENTALLY AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE SAFE AND NOT IN HARM’S WAY.>> HE SAYS HE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING MORE PEOPLE IN THE GREENVILLE COMMUNITY. THIS WORKOUT IS HAPPENING ACROSS THE COUNTRY INCLUDING PARTS OF THE UPSTATE. DAN GRIFFIN HAS A LOOK WHY EVERYDAY PEOPLE CHOSE TO DO IT.>> THE CHALLENGE HONORS A FALLEN HERO WHO LOVED THIS WORKOUT, NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART.>> IT INCLUDES A ONE MILE RUN, 100 PULL-UPS AND A SECOND ONE MILE RUN. ALL WHILE WEARING A 20 POUND VEST.>> IT IS PART OF CHALLENGING BUT THAT’S THE REASON WE DO IT THIS WAY. YOU ARE WORKING TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION AND IF IT WASN’T A CHALLENGE AND DON’T THINK YOU COULD EXPRESS THAT APPRECIATION.>> HE WAS KILLED IN 2005 AND FOR YEARS THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON MEMORIAL DAY AND IT HONORS OTHERS WHO HAVE MADE THE SACRIFICE.>> TO HONOR EVERY MAN AND WOMAN WHO HAS EVER SERVED AND ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE HONORED US WITH THEIR SACRIFICE, IT IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY. WORKOUTS CAN BE MODIFIED FOR JUST ABOUT ANYONE INCLUDING THIS MOM TO BE. SOME ARE DOING THE CHALLENGE FOR THE FIRST TIME.>> IT’S GOOD TO REMEMBER THE PEOPLE WHO FOUGHT FOR US AND OUR FREEDOM.>> HITS TO ROOM OR THE SACRIFICE THAT MEN AND WOMEN HAVE MADE
90 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 additional deaths reported in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Monday announced 90 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and five additional deaths.This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 10,178 and those who have died to 440.Four deaths were elderly individuals from Chesterfield (1), Darlington (1), Florence (1), and Lexington (1) counties, and one death occurred in a middle-aged individual from Horry County.The number of new cases by county are listed below.Aiken (5), Bamberg (1), Charleston (5), Chester (1), Chesterfield (1), Darlington (1), Dillon (1), Edgefield (1), Fairfield (1), Florence (4), Georgetown (9), Greenville (19), Hampton (1), Horry (1), Lee (6), Lexington (5), Marion (1), Marlboro (1), Oconee (1), Orangeburg (3), Richland (7), Spartanburg (5), Sumter (1), Williamsburg (5), York (4)Testing in South CarolinaAs of Monday, a total of 171,034 total tests have been conducted in the state (by both DHEC’s Public Health Laboratory and private labs). DHEC’s Public Health Laboratory is operating extended hours and is testing specimens seven days a week. The Public Health Laboratory’s current timeframe for providing results to health care providers is 24-48 hours.More than 50 Mobile Testing Clinics Scheduled StatewideAs part of our ongoing efforts to increase testing in underserved and rural communities across the state, DHEC is working with community partners to set up mobile testing clinics that bring testing to these communities. Currently, there are 58 mobile testing events scheduled through June 26 with new testing events added regularly. Find a mobile testing clinic event near you at scdhec.gov/covid19mobileclinics.Upcoming free DHEC mobile testing clinics for May 26 and 27 include:May 26: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Technology Center, 3721 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29118, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc. May 26: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Eutawville Community Center, 419 Porcher Avenue, Eutawville, SC 29048, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc. May 26: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Rowesville Community Center, 125 Oak St., Rowesville, SC 29133, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc. May 26: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 110 Brewton Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301, partnership with ReGenesis Healthcare* May 27: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jamestown Steel Shed, 116 Steel Shed Lane, Jamestown, SC 29453, partnership with St. James Health and Wellness May 27: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Technology Center, 3721 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29118, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc. May 27: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Joe Miller Park, 700 Harlin Street, Elloree, SC 29047, SC 29118, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc. May 27: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Town of North Community Center-Square, 7904 Salley Road, North, SC 29112, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc. May 27: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mims Recreation Center, 516 Mims Drive, McCormick, SC 29835, partnership with Carolina Health Centers May 27: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Salem First Baptist Church, 151 Crestwood Drive, Salem, SC 29676, partnership with Clemson University Sullivan Center May 27: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 110 Brewton Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301, partnership with ReGenesis Healthcare**ReGenesis Healthcare partner events are by appointment only. Individuals must schedule an appointment at myrhc.org/COVID19.Additionally, there are currently 145 permanent testing locations at health care facilities throughout the state. These testing sites can be found at www.scdhec.gov/covid19testing.For the latest information about hospital bed utilization rates, testing, telehealth options and more, please visit www.scdhec.gov/COVID19.
GREENVILLE, S.C. —
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Monday announced 90 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and five additional deaths.
This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 10,178 and those who have died to 440.
Four deaths were elderly individuals from Chesterfield (1), Darlington (1), Florence (1), and Lexington (1) counties, and one death occurred in a middle-aged individual from Horry County.
The number of new cases by county are listed below.
Aiken (5), Bamberg (1), Charleston (5), Chester (1), Chesterfield (1), Darlington (1), Dillon (1), Edgefield (1), Fairfield (1), Florence (4), Georgetown (9), Greenville (19), Hampton (1), Horry (1), Lee (6), Lexington (5), Marion (1), Marlboro (1), Oconee (1), Orangeburg (3), Richland (7), Spartanburg (5), Sumter (1), Williamsburg (5), York (4)
Testing in South Carolina
As of Monday, a total of 171,034 total tests have been conducted in the state (by both DHEC’s Public Health Laboratory and private labs). DHEC’s Public Health Laboratory is operating extended hours and is testing specimens seven days a week. The Public Health Laboratory’s current timeframe for providing results to health care providers is 24-48 hours.
More than 50 Mobile Testing Clinics Scheduled Statewide
As part of our ongoing efforts to increase testing in underserved and rural communities across the state, DHEC is working with community partners to set up mobile testing clinics that bring testing to these communities. Currently, there are 58 mobile testing events scheduled through June 26 with new testing events added regularly. Find a mobile testing clinic event near you at scdhec.gov/covid19mobileclinics.
Upcoming free DHEC mobile testing clinics for May 26 and 27 include:
- May 26: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Technology Center, 3721 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29118, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc.
- May 26: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Eutawville Community Center, 419 Porcher Avenue, Eutawville, SC 29048, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc.
- May 26: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Rowesville Community Center, 125 Oak St., Rowesville, SC 29133, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc.
- May 26: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 110 Brewton Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301, partnership with ReGenesis Healthcare*
- May 27: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jamestown Steel Shed, 116 Steel Shed Lane, Jamestown, SC 29453, partnership with St. James Health and Wellness
- May 27: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Technology Center, 3721 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29118, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc.
- May 27: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Joe Miller Park, 700 Harlin Street, Elloree, SC 29047, SC 29118, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc.
- May 27: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Town of North Community Center-Square, 7904 Salley Road, North, SC 29112, partnership with Family Health Centers, Inc.
- May 27: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mims Recreation Center, 516 Mims Drive, McCormick, SC 29835, partnership with Carolina Health Centers
- May 27: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Salem First Baptist Church, 151 Crestwood Drive, Salem, SC 29676, partnership with Clemson University Sullivan Center
- May 27: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 110 Brewton Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301, partnership with ReGenesis Healthcare*
*ReGenesis Healthcare partner events are by appointment only. Individuals must schedule an appointment at myrhc.org/COVID19.
Additionally, there are currently 145 permanent testing locations at health care facilities throughout the state. These testing sites can be found at www.scdhec.gov/covid19testing.
For the latest information about hospital bed utilization rates, testing, telehealth options and more, please visit www.scdhec.gov/COVID19.