//DHEC: New data indicates face mask ordinances working as SC sees 712 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, 45 more virus-related deaths

DHEC: New data indicates face mask ordinances working as SC sees 712 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, 45 more virus-related deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (FOX Carolina) The South Carolina Department of Environment and Health Control announced additional COVID-19 cases and virus-related deaths Wednesday.

712 <a href=”https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/COVID19_Case_Probable_Summary_8.12.2020.pdf” target=”_blank”>newly confirmed cases</a> brings the state’s total to 102,143. Another <a href=”https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/COVID19-Deaths_8.12.2020.pdf” target=”_blank”>45 virus-related deaths</a> brings the state’s total to 2,057. DHEC reports 831 probable cases