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COVID-19 cases increase in Clarendon County while the state has peaked

MANNING, SC (WPDE) – State leaders say Washington University reports cases of coronavirus have peaked and that’s why they’re moving forward with reopening the state. Clarendon County however, is seeing a big increase in cases and now has the most confirmed cases per capita, most estimated cases per capita and most deaths per capita in the state. Watch the video…

EPA releases list of qualified disinfectants to safeguard against COVID-19

If you're having a hard time finding specific cleaning supplies like lysol, or hand sanitizer the EPA has alternatives

Image: EPA logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is continuing its efforts to provide critical information on surface disinfectant products that can be used to protect the health of all Americans throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency. In support of these efforts, EPA now has nearly 400 products that have qualified to be effective against SARS-CoV-2,…

Movie releases may never be the same after succes of Trolls World Tour during COVID-19 pandemic

(ABC NEWS) – The recent success of the Trolls World Tour movie release could change how new movies are released even after the pandemic and resulting shutdown ends. The Oscars have also announced new rules for nominee’s during the pandemic. Watch the video above for the full report. Categories: Entertainment News, National News, News

Prisma Health launches interactive COVID-19 symptom checker

The website which the first in the state is free to anyone looking to check symptoms, or find testing sites

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health has launched the first free interactive COVID-19 symptom checker in the state. The symptom checker, which can be found on the Prisma Health website, which explains exposure risks for covid-19, provides ways to practice prevention, and will even shows you where to go if you need a COVID-19 test or treatment. So far, Prisma…

DHEC expands rapid COVID-19 testing statewide

These rapid test devices can give COVID-19 specimen results in less than 20 minutes

Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by sending out multiple rapid-testing devices and testing supplies to areas of the state where access to testing for the virus may be limited. Health officials call it, The Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid-response test and…

Trump administration says it’s expanding COVID-19 testing availability to help reopen business

(ABC NEWS) – The Trump administration says it’s expanding the availability of testing to help states meet guidelines needed to reopen businesses across the country. This comes as confirmed coronavirus cases have past the one million mark in the United States. President Trump has also issued a new executive order designating meat processing plants as critical infrastructure as concerns over…

SCDMV prepares to reopen to public by appointment only

SCDMV expands online capabilities as they get ready to reopen all 66 branches

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Starting Monday May 4th the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will reopen their 66 branches in order to serve customer more efficiently. However, customers will only be able to visit branches after making an appointment which will need to be scheduled online. All visitors must still adhere to social distancing guidelines as a precaution…