COVID cases have never been higher

COVID cases have never been higher in the U-S than they are right now.  Three people are testing positive for COVID every second across the country.  Each day just prior to Christmas and afterward South Carolina has recorded confirmed cases between 1,129 and 2,120.  Statewide test percentages are double digits, the highest of which was 23.8% recorded on Monday.  The state health director, Dr. Traxler, is scheduled to make a statement and take reporters’ questions this afternoon.