Today’s state and county COVID-19 numbers

This afternoon’s report from the state health agency contains 277 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 across South Carolina.  Seven of those cases are Oconee County residents.  Four people are added to the statewide virus death toll.  Of 6,311 test results, the latest South Carolina positivity:  4%.  These numbers are the data effective with the 24-hour count that ended 11:50 pm Saturday.