DHEC is encouraging parents to talk with their child’s pediatrician about getting eligible children their COVID-19 vaccination.
Federal funding for COVID-19 related funeral costs are still available in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC is hosting free vaccination clinics. According to State Health officials, all South Carolinians age 5* and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. *The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for those 5 and older. Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines are approved for 18 and up. DHEC Vaccination Line 1-866-365-8110 Weekdays, 8a.m.- 6p.m. To find a…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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…
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.
