First child dies due to coronavirus in South Carolina, DHEC says - WYFF4 Greenville

Saturday also marked the highest number of reported positive cases of COVID-19 at 2,239, the highest reported in a day by more than 300 cases.

Officials say since June 1, there has been a 436.5% increase in newly reported COVID-19 cases among the 21-30 age group, representing 22% of total confirmed cases in the state, which is the largest percentage by age group.

DHEC also announced 18 additional confirmed deaths, and four new probable deaths.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 54,538, probable cases to 146, confirmed deaths to 940 and 11 probable deaths.

The number of new confirmed cases by county are listed below.

Percent Positive Test Trends among Reported COVID-19 Cases.