Oconeean loses life to COVID-19

A major network (NBC) reports that data show COVID-19 is now on the rise in all 50 states.  South Carolina is no exception where the state health agency today added 1,088 new cases and 11 more deaths, including that of an Oconeean.  The Oconeean, an elderly person, died Sunday and appears as a confirmed death on today’s report.  Among the 1,000-plus new cases are 29 from Oconee County.  Total test results reported to DHEC statewide Monday were, 7,894; the positivity was 13.8%.