Oconeean’s death ascribed to COVID-19

Among 27 new South Carolina deaths on today’s report from DHEC is that of an elderly Oconeean who died Thanksgiving Day.  By 101.7/WGOG’s unofficial count, the Thanksgiving Day death makes for six Oconee deaths during this month’s surge.  Today the state health agency reported an additional 1,174 cases—35 of which are Oconeeans. Total test results received by DHEC statewide Sunday:  6,514; positivity was 18%.