South Carolina announced a dozen deaths Wednesday, the highest number of fatalities in coronavirus patients on a single day the state has seen.
There are now 2,552 total cases in the state, and 63 residents have died, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
The 12 patients who died most recently include three Spartanburg County residents and three patients from Richland County. Clarendon, Horry, Kershaw, Laurens, McCormick and Newberry counties tallied one death each.
SC announces 12 more deaths from coronavirus, 2,552 total cases https://t.co/Q5UrubuMJO via @postandcourier
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