Coronavirus
Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in South Carolina on May 10
We’re tracking the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus in South Carolina. Check back for updates.
More than 7,600 test positive
At least 7,653 people in South Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 331 have died, according to state health officials.
On Sunday, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 113 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death.
The death was reported in Marion County.
More than 4 million cases of the coronavirus and more than 281,000 deaths have been reported worldwide. In the United States, more than 1.3 million cases and 79,000 deaths have been reported, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Allegations against hospital
A labor union says the Columbia Veterans Affairs hospital is not adequately protecting workers from COVID-19.
The American Federation of Government Employees Local 1915 alleges in a press release that employees of the hospital are not receiving enough personal protective equipment, or PPE, that some are not allowed to work remotely, that those who have been exposed are not given sick leave and that there hasn’t been enough training on how to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The group held a protest Saturday calling on the hospital to address its concerns. About 20 people attended, The State reported Sunday.
The State has not yet received a response from the VA.
Indoor dining returns Monday
Starting Monday, South Carolina restaurants can offer indoor dining again, Gov. Henry McMaster announced Friday.
The decision will allow restaurants enough time to prepare, buy supplies and hire staff, officials said, according to The State.
There are still some social distancing rules restaurants will have to follow. Dining rooms can’t exceed 50% capacity, and tables must be 6 to 8 feet apart.
Decision soon on gyms, salons
An announcement could be made as soon as Monday on when gyms, salons and similar “close physical contact” businesses can reopen, The State reported.
“That includes such things as barber shops, hair salons, nail salons and gyms,” McMaster said Friday. “Those are the close personal contact that have been discussed by Accelerate SC, and we hope to have a decision made and announced as early as Monday on those.”
Such businesses have been shuttered for more than a month, according to The State.
Boating restrictions lifted
McMaster also announced Friday that all boating restrictions implemented in response to the coronavirus outbreak are now lifted.
This means boaters can once again use public docks and other access points and are allowed to beach their boats, according to The State.
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