More South Carolinians under age 30 are testing positive for covid-19.

The Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Friday that 4,160 of the 22,608 confirmed SC cases are ages 21 to 30.

This is 18.4% of all confirmed cases.

Additionally, people in their teens account for 7.0% of confirmed cases.

“Young adults and youth are not immune,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC physician consultant.

“It also tell us that younger South Carolinians are not taking social distancing seriously.”

Since April 4, there has been a 413.9% increase in newly reported cases in age 21-30 and a 966.1% increase in cases in age 11-20.

Even with mild or no symptoms you can spread the disease to those around you – your friends, teammates, and family, he said.

“We’re calling on our younger generation of South Carolinians to be leaders in their communities by taking actions to stop the spread of covid-19.

“Lead by example and use your voice to let others know that social distancing and wearing a mask in public helps save lives.”

DHEC launched the #StaySCStrong campaign consists of toolkits, including social media posts, graphics, flyers, posters and more. To find these materials and to learn how to share your own video message, visit www.scdhec.gov/stayscstrong .