S.C.
COVID-19 Reported in All 46 Counties Across South Carolina, 5 deaths, 261 New Cases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 2, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today reported 261 additional cases of COVID-19. That brings the statewide total cases to 1,554 in all 46 counties*.
“There are now documented cases of COVID-19 in every county across our state,” Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC physician. “The level in which it continues to spread will hinge on all of our actions. Please do your part and stay home and limit your close contact with others.”
IL
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Illinois Test Results
Positive 7,695
Deaths 157
http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19
Death Toll At Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Rises To 18
April 2, 2020 at 3:22 pm
HOLYOKE (CBS) — Three more veterans have died and more have tested positive for coronavirus at the Holyoke Soldier’s Home, authorities said Thursday. That brings the death toll to 18 at the facility that is now being investigated by a former federal prosecutor.
“Today we are saddened to announce three additional deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, and some additional COVID-19 positive residents at both homes,” the office of Health and Human Services said in a statement. “We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of the residents.”
A total of 23 veteran residents and seven staff members have tested positive. All residents have now been tested for coronavirus and the staff is being tested as well.
The National Guard has been on site to support staffing needs and there’s a new clinical command structure. But the state expects there will be more infections and deaths...
https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/04/02/coronavirus-holyoke-veterans-home-deaths/