//SC sees nearly 1,000 new virus cases Thursday, State Epidemiologist warns ‘it is essential’ to wear masks in public, social distance

SC sees nearly 1,000 new virus cases Thursday, State Epidemiologist warns ‘it is essential’ to wear masks in public, social distance

COLUMBIA, SC (FOX Carolina) – “Every day that we don’t all do our part, we extend the duration of this virus,” was the message State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell had for South Carolinians Thursday as DHEC announced 987 new cases of COVID-19, nine new probable cases, and four more deaths.