Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in South Carolina on June 13

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Cases top 17,000

At least 17,955 people in South Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus and 599 have died, according to state health officials.

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 770 new coronavirus cases Saturday, matching the record single-day high reported Friday.

More than 7.7 million cases of the virus and 427,000 deaths have been reported worldwide as of Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins University. In the United States, more than 2 million positive cases and 115,000 deaths have been reported.

Clemson athletes test positive

Clemson University tested 169 athletes and athletic staff members for the coronavirus, and three had positive results — two football players and a member of the men’s basketball team, The State reported.

Tests were done on June 8, with summer workouts underway as the university readies for the return of sports.

Governor extends state of emergency

Gov. Henry McMaster extended South Carolina’s state of emergency Friday as coronavirus cases continue to climb in the state.

Extending the state of emergency means South Carolina will still be able to get federal emergency funding to help pay for the pandemic response, The State reported.

Horry County gets $1.5 million

A federal agency is giving $1.5 million to Horry County to help with shelters and hotel vouchers for homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic, The Sun News reports.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to spend almost $3 billion for local governments to help homeless people and families during the pandemic. Almost $24 million is going to local governments in South Carolina, according to a news release from HUD.

State public health officials recently called the Myrtle Beach area a “hot spot” as case numbers continue to increase.

“The funding can be allocated to emergency shelters, hotel and motel vouchers for homeless families, essential services like childcare and education and homelessness prevention,” The Sun News reported.

Bowling alleys can reopen

Bowling alleys can now reopen in the state, the governor announced Friday.

Officials issued guidelines for bowling alleys, such as limiting the number of people on one lane and disinfecting bowling balls and shoes between users, The State reported.

The governor also lifted occupancy restrictions that had been in place for retail businesses.

This story was originally published June 13, 2020 at 9:17 AM.