June 03, 2020

COVID-19 Update #42

Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call:

There is no new information to report except the updated statistics below.

Latest Statistics (As of June 2 | 11:59 p.m.):

Expect a lag time on data below updated to DHEC’s testing site.

Positive Cases

• Statewide – 10,623
• Charleston County – 657

Updated Reports

• Zip Code Case Information
• Projection Data
• Demographic Data

• University of Washington IHME Projections
• CDC Cases Nationwide

Residents can expect the next update Wednesday, June 3 by 5 p.m. Breaking news will be released before our scheduled communication.

Kiawah’s Emergency Ordinance & Resolution on Short-Term Rental Operations

News from Columbia | Governor’s Office

A summary of Governor McMaster’s recent actions can be found here.

Absentee Voting

There is still time to vote absentee in the June 9 Primary Election but you must contact the Board of Voter Registration to receive instructions.

Email: absentee@charlestoncounty.org

Phone: 843-744-8683

Web: https://vote.charlestoncounty.org (Live Chat feature)

Charleston County has begun conducting in-person absentee voting for the June primary at 4367 Headquarters Rd., North Charleston Monday – Friday (May 11- June 8) 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Voters that plan on going to the polls, should review these protocols to know what to expect.

Prevention Measures 

To control spread of this disease, we must continue to practice the recommended guidelines issued by DHEC and the CDC.

• Maintain social distancing remaining at least six feet away from other people.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
• Use cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies). The use of face coverings is a voluntary public health measure. Click here to learn how you can create one from common materials found in your home.

Medical Notice

Current data shows older adults who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions (heart or lung disease or diabetes) are at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19.

Individuals that fall into this group should contact their healthcare provider early, even if they are experiencing mild symptoms.

If you develop any of the symptoms associated with the virus (fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell) or have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, call your primary care physician first or use virtual care services.