Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–DHEC continued its daily updates on the number of coronavirus cases in the state. According to the agency there are 130 new cases and 11 additional deaths attributed to the virus. That brings the total in the state to 5,881 and brings the death toll to 203. Of the nearly 7,000 hospital beds currently in use, DHEC says…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC is making public a list of nursing homes and assisted living facilities that have been impacted by COVID 19. This updated list includes reporting the loss of residents and staff due to COVID-19 complications. Health officials say COVID-19 outbreaks at these facilities are an indicator of ongoing transmission of virus within a community and require an…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– New numbers out Tuesday night from DHEC. According to the department there are 123 additional cases of covid 19 as well as 15 additional deaths. That brings the total number of 5,735 cases and 192 deaths. DHEC says of those who have tested positive for coronavirus, 76% have recovered from the illness. Categories: Local News, News,…
Courtesy: WPDE Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE, WOLO)–Myrtle Beach is open for business. Tuesday the Myrtle Beach City Council voted to reopen Myrtle Beach public beach access. The council also discussed a phased tourism recovery plan that would allow businesses to open as long as they only allow a certain percentage of occupancy. Last week, Gov. McMaster announced he would leave…
Photo courtesy: Richland Co. Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. officials say as residents experience delays in trash pick up the county says it is working to make sure those needs are met. A spokesperson for the county says the companies it uses to contract trash collection are experiencing staff restrictions due to the COVID-19 crisis. County officials add that at…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Medical University of South Carolina announced Tuesday it will begin providing free walk-up COVID-19 testing for those with a 29203 zip code. That includes parts of Columbia including Eau Clair, Denny Terrace, and Hollywood Hills. Organizers ask that anyone participating bring a valid ID. The testing will take place at Eau Clair High School, 4800 Monticello Rd….
DHEC Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC announced 163 new coronavirus cases Friday and seven additional deaths. According to the agency that brings the total number of confirmed cases in South Carolina to 4,086 and the death toll to 116. Officials say of those additional deaths three were elderly with underlying health conditions, three were elderly with no other health conditions, and…
Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–This morning several agencies banded together to say thank you to the city’s 911 team. Representatives from city government, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department, Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department, and the Richland Co. Coroner’s Office marched from city hall to the 911 call center at the corner of Laurel and Barnwell. The city says…
Photo provided Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Friday the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Dr. Joan Duwve as the agency’s new Director of Public Health. According to DHEC, Dr. Duwve ha more than 20 years of experience in public health. Prior to joining DHEC, the agency says, she served as the Associate Dean of Practice for the Indiana…
DHEC Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Thursday DHEC announced 276 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the state’s total number of cases to 3,931. DHEC officials say there were also two additional deaths. That brings the state’s death toll from the virus to 109. As of Thursday health officials say more than 55% of the state’s hospital beds are in use. Categories: Local…
