Today’s South Carolina (and Oconee) COVID numbers

896 new cases across the state (5 in Oconee).

25 new confirmed South Carolina deaths.

Of 16,333 test results, positivity was 8.8%.

In Oconee public schools, eight new cases were registered Tuesday.  Seven are students, one is an employee.  A 1st grade Orchard Park Elementary class was sent home and given a March 1 return date.