South Carolina health officials warned that cases will continue to skyrocket if people don’t wear masks after announcing Wednesday that 1,291 more people across the state tested positive for the coronavirus, the highest number of cases reported in one day so far.
“Quite frankly, it’s troubling that not enough people are taking this pandemic seriously,” said state epidemiologist Linda Bell, talking to reporters on a conference call.
The newly identified cases bring the statewide total number of cases to 27,842.
Palmetto State sets record for most positive coronavirus tests reported in one day. https://t.co/10GJqDyd9Y?
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