Two separate Oconee deaths re-verified

The COVID-19 deaths of two Oconeeans reported by the state health agency are no misprint, according to a DHEC spokeswoman.  Death toll accounts published this week by South Carolina DHEC show that on last Saturday, March 6, two Oconee residents of middle age died from the virus.  DHEC spokeswoman Laura Renwick said yesterday, “Those two reported deaths are accurate.  They are two separate individuals, with different names, ages, and birth dates.