COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Many cities, towns and counties in our area are now requiring you to wear a mask. Richland County’s mask ordinance went into effect today, July 6, 2020. It will be in place for 61 days. Richland County Council unanimously approved the mask ordinance during a special council meeting last week. More than 65 percent of residents who…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sunday announced 1,463 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 8 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 44,717, and confirmed deaths to 813 statewide. Health officials say the total number of individuals tested yesterday statewide was 8,831 and the percent…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Saturday, announced a record high 1,836 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 19 additional deaths. DHEC DHEC says there are currently 1,190 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Friday, announced 1,558 new confirmed cases and 10 new confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 41,413, and total deaths to 787. DHEC says a total of 450,482 tests have been conducted in South Carolina. According to DHEC, the total number of individuals…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hospital usage is surging due to increased cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina. According to the latest numbers from South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), there are currently 1,125 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. The same data set says 2,836 inpatient hospital beds…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday, reported 24 additional deaths and 1,497 new confirmed cases of coronavirus. DHEC says there are currently 1,160 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 37,809, and confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 1,741 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 17 additional deaths. This is a new record high for single day cases. DHEC says there are currently 1,021 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday, announced 1,320 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 4 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 34,546 and confirmed deaths to 717. ABC Columbia image DHEC says the total number of individuals tested Sunday, statewide, was 8,191 and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for coronavirus, DHEC continues to host mobile testing clinics across the Midlands. Right now there are 61 mobile testing events scheduled through July 21 for the entire state. Prisma Health is hosting one Monday June 29 in Lexington County at- Batesburg-Leesville Elementary school from 8am to Noon. To find out if…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sunday, announced 1,366 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 954 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 33,221,…
