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In mount pleasant this morning, brooke schwieters, fox 24 news.

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>> leah: yesterday dhec announced single record total 987 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide.

Hundreds of those are in the lowcountry and death toll has reached 621.

Dhec says more than 6800 tests performed on wednesday.

Roughly 14% of people tested positive.

That's at or near previous levels.

>>> more restaurants in south carolina are closing down just weeks after reopening.

Dhec recommending a complete cleaning and contact anyone who may have been exposed.

The general manager of myrtle beach restaurants said they will make a decision on a case-by-case basis.

>> it is up in the air right now.

We just need to see what happens when it happens how it happens.

>> leah: dhec guidelines don't require restaurant to let the public know, just the individuals that came into contact -- close contact with the patient.

>> jon: musc conducting free coronavirus testing today at goose creek at fire department headquarters at button hall avenue.

People get tested nine this morning until 2:00 this afternoon.

Preregistration not required but you need a note from your doctor.

If you have insurance you're asked to bring card as well as information.

There are at least 20 people within three counties in west virginia who now say they have tested for coronavirus after traveling to myrtle beach.

They are asking anyone that living there traveled to myrtle beach