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S.C. Covid-19 cases spike after Thanksgiving holiday

Just a week after the holiday DHEC reports daily cases are again above one thousand

Dec 2, 2021 11:57 PM EST

ABC Columbia Site Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Just one week after the close gathering Thanksgiving holiday COVID-19 cases are once again spiking here in South Carolina. For the first time since mid October daily cases are now rising above one thousand. The Department of health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reporting out of the most recent 17- thousand tests, just under 11 hundred came back…

Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health offering COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11

Nov 5, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Miya Payton,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health Richland are administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. According to Lexington Medical Center, the vaccinations are taking place at its vaccination clinic located at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia. Lexington Medical Center says the dosage for the 5 to 11 age group is one-third of the…

DHEC hosting free vaccination sites across SC

The COVID-19 vaccinations are free

Aug 25, 2021 3:08 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State Health officials are urging anyone who has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. DHEC has numerous mobile and vaccination sites across South Carolina. The vaccinations are free. To find a vaccine location near you click…

Prisma Health: Delta Variant on the rise in SC, COVID-19 Vaccine sites available

Prisma Health is offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics and mobile sites

Jul 16, 2021 8:01 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This week, Doctors with Prisma Health discussed the increase of the Delta variant in our state, as well as what parents need to know as back to school time approaches. Local doctors say the majority of the 50% increase in cases over the past week are from the Delta variant. They urge folks to get their vaccine,…

Prisma Health closes Colonial Life Arena Vaccination site- New site to open at Prisma Health Richland

Jul 5, 2021 10:30 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health has closed the COVID-19 vaccination site at Colonial Life Arena. Prisma Health says a vaccination site will reopen at Prisma Health Richland Hospital on Wednesday. Officials say this site will be open from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Prisma says the move comes as there are numerous options for South Carolinians to get their shot. Those…

Getting vaccinated at a City of Columbia site could win you two round trip flight tickets

Jun 23, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The summer travel season is here, and the City of Columbia has partnered with American Airlines to get you to your dream destination for free. All you need to do is get your COVID-19 vaccine at any of the city’s upcoming vaccination sites, and you will be entered to win two round trip tickets on any flight.

Prisma Health moving COVID-19 vaccination site to Colonial Life Arena

May 3, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health will open a new COVID-19 vaccination site this week at Colonial Life Arena. The move, say officials, is meant to better accommodate the summer temperatures. The site at Colonial Life Arena will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday May 5, 2021. The last day for the drive-thru site at Gamecock Park was May 1. Prisma…

Have a question about COVID-19? We have answers!

Apr 30, 2021 12:22 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The coronavirus pandemic has been a trying and confusing time for many Americans. ABC Columbia is here to help with answers to some frequently asked questions about COVID-19.

DHEC pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid recommendations from the CDC, FDA

Apr 13, 2021 12:07 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they are putting an immediate pause on the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in the state.

Prisma Health expanding online chat tool with text line for vaccine related questions

Mar 11, 2021 1:59 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Prisma Health is offering you the chance to chat with physicians about the COVID-19 vaccine. The medical group is offering a text line for you to ask any questions you may have about the vaccine.

ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row)

S.C. Covid-19 cases spike after Thanksgiving holiday

Just a week after the holiday DHEC reports daily cases are again above one thousand

Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health offering COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11

DHEC hosting free vaccination sites across SC

The COVID-19 vaccinations are free

Prisma Health: Delta Variant on the rise in SC, COVID-19 Vaccine sites available

Prisma Health is offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics and mobile sites

Prisma Health closes Colonial Life Arena Vaccination site- New site to open at Prisma Health Richland

Getting vaccinated at a City of Columbia site could win you two round trip flight tickets

Prisma Health moving COVID-19 vaccination site to Colonial Life Arena

Have a question about COVID-19? We have answers!

DHEC pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid recommendations from the CDC, FDA

Prisma Health expanding online chat tool with text line for vaccine related questions

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