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There are almost 100,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases & nearly 2,000 virus-related deaths in South Carolina
on August 9, 2020 at 4:26 pm
COLUMBIA, SC (FOX Carolina) The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced additional COVID-19 cases and virus-related deaths Sunday. The <a href="https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/COVID19_Cases_by_County_as_of-08.09.2020.pdf" target="_blank">newly confirmed 1,011 cases</a> mean the state has almost seen 100,000 confirmed cases. Right now, DHEC has confirmed 99,713 in South Carolina. An <a href="https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/COVID19_Deaths_Newly_Announced-08.09.2020.pdf" target="_blank">additional 18 virus-related deaths</a> brings the state's death toll to 1,949. DHEC reports 722 probable cases and 82 probable deaths, thus far. As of Saturday, DHEC said a total of 843,241 <a href="http://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/neiTCW616ohjPqKKKsKJhLn?domain=link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com" target="_blank">tests</a> have been conducted statewide. 7,853 people were tested on August 8, with a <a href="http://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/uMrBCXDPDpInqKRRRSkX6Lt?domain=link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com" target="_blank">percent positive of 12.9%.</a> DHEC says 2,269 inpatient beds are available, and 8,157 are in use in South Carolina - a 78.24% statewide inpatient bed utilization rate. 1,378 of the beds in use are occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. 219 COVID-19 patients are currently on ventilators. On August 8, DHEC announced a <a href="https://www.foxcarolina.com/news/new-dhec-campaign-encourages-south-carolinians-to-take-action-against-spread-of-covid-19-as/article_6d76c798-d996-11ea-a110-8f3e763f2145.html" target="_blank">new campaign</a> that encourages South Carolinians to take even more action against the spread of COVID-19 as more data reveals many people may not even know they're infectious. For more information on coronavirus in South Carolina, as well as daily updates, click here. MORE NEWS: <a class="tnt-asset-link" href="https://www.foxcarolina.com/news/tremors-from-earthquake-in-north-carolina-felt-throughout-the-upstate-mountains/article_f47d1072-da3a-11ea-b9ae-bbcdbd1fd671.html">Tremors from earthquake in North Carolina felt throughout the Upstate, mountains</a> <a class="tnt-asset-link" href="https://www.foxcarolina.com/news/us-coronavirus-cases-surpass-5-1-million-with-more-than-165-000-deaths/article_041652ad-55f7-5975-a5b5-a2d4e882f4fe.html">US coronavirus cases surpass 5.1 million with more than 165,000 deaths</a>
Tremors from earthquake in North Carolina felt throughout the Upstate, mountains
on August 9, 2020 at 4:00 pm
SPARTA, NC (FOX Carolina) The United States Geological Survey reported a 5.1 magnitude earthquake Sunday morning, with tremors that could be felt throughout our area. The earthquake was reported 1.7 miles south southeast of <a href="https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/se60324281/executive" target="_blank">Sparta, North Carolina</a> near the Virginia border around 8:07 a.m. The USGS says three smaller earthquakes were reported in the area prior to the large natural phenomenon: A 2.3 magnitude earthquake was reported around 11:43 p.m. Saturday, about 3.3 miles south southeast of Sparta.A 2.0 magnitude quake occurred at 1:02 a.m. Sunday about 3.8 miles south southeast of Sparta. A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was detected in the Sparta area earlier Sunday morning, around 1:06 a.m. Many in the Upstate and throughout Western North Carolina felt its tremors, saying windows were rattling, and pets were spooked for a few moments. According to the USGS, shallow earthquakes are usually felt more often and farther than those considered deep. Sparta's 5.1 magnitude earthquake was reported as being 5 kilometers deep. If you felt the 5.1 Sparta, NC earthquake then be sure to submit a “Did You Feel It” report. Keep up to date on any changes at: <a href="https://t.co/VDWMntMTno">https://t.co/VDWMntMTno</a> <a href="https://t.co/p1H4lEtgae">pic.twitter.com/p1H4lEtgae</a>— USGS (@USGS) <a href="https://twitter.com/USGS/status/1292437689590054913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2020</a> McDowell County Emergency Management ask that anyone who needs to report damage in the area please contact their non-emergency line at (828) 652-4000. Right now, we have not heard of any reports of damage in the Upstate or mountains. As far as if any more aftershocks are expected, the USGS says that over the next week, there's a 4% chance of one or more aftershocks that are larger than 5.1. Stay with FOX Carolina for updates. MORE NEWS: <a class="tnt-asset-link" href="https://www.foxcarolina.com/news/crews-fire-breaks-out-in-assisted-living-facilitys-laundry-room-residents-evacuated/article_2c147eac-d9bf-11ea-874f-df7c10f62650.html">Crews: Fire breaks out in assisted living facility's laundry room; residents evacuated</a> <a class="tnt-asset-link" href="https://www.foxcarolina.com/investigations/deputies-asking-publics-help-in-locating-statutory-rape-suspect/article_aef53a3a-d99e-11ea-a657-6b318a0894bc.html">Deputies asking public's help in locating statutory rape suspect</a>
PHOTOS: 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Sparta, North Carolina
on August 9, 2020 at 3:39 pm