Four new Oconee COVID deaths

The upward spiral of COVID-19 marches on across South Carolina, with DHEC today counting 42 new deaths, including four Oconeeans.  The following Oconee deaths are confirmed by the state health agency:  an elderly person December 12; a middle-aged person December 13; a middle-aged person December 14; and an elderly person December 13.  Total new cases statewide:  2,424, including 33 in Oconee.  Of a total of 11,786 statewide test results received there was a positivity of 20.6%.