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DHEC: 505 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus, 42 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday reported 505 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 42 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 112,643 and confirmed deaths to 2,451. The number of people tested was low, State health officials say the total number of individual test results reported…

DHEC: New mask study points to masks ordinances working

Not all face coverings provide the same protection say DHEC officials

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– New data released by South Carolina Health officials shows mask ordinances are working. DHEC says areas that implemented mask ordinances had a more than 44% decline in cases, compared to those without. DHEC physician  Dr. Brannon Traxler says “Wearing a mask every day in public is critical, however, not all face coverings provide the same protection.” “A…

DHEC: 909 new cases of Coronavirus, 18 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 909 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 18 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 112,088 and confirmed deaths to 2,408. Health officials say the total number of individual test results reported Monday statewide was 5,226 and the percent positive…

DHEC: More than 200 Coronavirus testing events scheduled through October

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Health officials continue to report new coronavirus cases under 1,000. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing Health officials say there are even more ways for you to get screened over the next few months. If you are looking to get tested, health officials say there are 243 mobile testing events scheduled through October 13…

DHEC: More than 130 mobile Coronavirus test sites scheduled in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you need to get tested for Coronavirus, there are numerous mobile sites. DHEC says they have partnered to set up mobile testing clinics across the state. Right now, there are 129 mobile testing events scheduled through October 13 with new testing events added regularly, say DHEC officials. Find a mobile testing clinic event near you at…

DHEC: 712 new cases of Coronavirus, 45 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported on Wednesday, 712 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 45 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 102,143 and confirmed deaths to 2,057. Health officials say the total number of individual test results reported Tuesday statewide was 3,627  and the…

DHEC: 928 new Coronavirus cases, 45 additional deaths in SC

South Carolina has now passed the 2,000 mark in total number of deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina has now passed the 2,000 mark in total number of deaths. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported, Tuesday, 928 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 45 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 101,360, and confirmed deaths to 2,012. PER DHEC: Confirmed and probable cases: please…

SC daily Coronavirus Case total below 1,000 for first time in more than a month

COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s Coronavirus numbers are below one thousand for the first time in more than a month. On Monday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 718 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 17 additional deaths. Image: SC DHEC Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 100,431, and…

DHEC: 1,011 New cases of Coronavirus, 18 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Sunday reported 1,011 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 18 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 99,713 and confirmed deaths to 1,949. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC says a total of…

DHEC launches ‘Fight the Spread’ campaign for Coronavirus safety

Image: SC DHEC COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC officials have a message for South Carolinians, encouraging everyone to ‘Fight the Spread.’ According to state health officials, evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who do not have symptoms and don’t know they are infectious. This places everyone at risk of getting the virus or unknowingly transmitting it…