DHEC: S.C. surpasses 400K COVID-19 cases, 32 additional deaths announced COVID-19 graphic (Source: WIS) By WMBF News Staff | February 2, 2021 at 5:28 PM EST - Updated February 2 at 5:34 PM MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday 1,554 new COVID-19 cases and 32 additional deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Carolina since the start of the pandemic to 400,472 and deaths to 6,599, officials said. In Horry County, there were 96 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. In Florence County, 35 new virus cases were reported and no additional deaths. For a complete breakdown of new COVID-19 cases across the state, click here. For new deaths, click here.