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SC Coronavirus cases spike again, DHEC reports 1,157

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Saturday, announced 1,157 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 5 additional confirmed deaths. According to Health officials,  there are currently 673 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to…

Free Coronavirus drive thru testing hosted by Prisma Health this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking for free COVID 19 testing, without an appointment, Prisma Health has several mobile sites. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Saturday June 20 from 10am-3pm. This testing will take place at Benedict College Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 2047 Two Notch Rd., Columbia (drive-through only) Officials say no appointment is needed and you should…

Coronavirus Cases in SC spike to 987, DHEC reports four additional deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday, announced 987 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and four additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 21,533, and confirmed deaths to 621. (ABC Columbia) State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell In a statement released Thursday by Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist,…

DHEC and Kroger Health hosting COVID-19 testing by appointment

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Environmental control continues to add more mobile testing sites for Coronavirus. According to DHEC, they have partnered with Kroger Health to host testing at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. It will take place until 1pm pm today, June 18 and 9am -1pm on Tuesday June 23. DHEC says the testing will be by…

DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Wednesday,  577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 10 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed cases to 20,551, probable cases to 5, confirmed deaths to 617, and zero probable deaths. ABC Columbia image Per DHEC: Nine of the deaths occurred…

Prisma Health hosting Free Coronavirus drive thru tests in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking for free COVID 19 testing, without an appointment, Prisma Health has several mobile sites. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Thursday, June 18 at Memorial Stadium, located on South Holly street in Columbia from 10am-2pm. Officials are also hosting a drive thru site on Friday, June 19 and Saturday June 20 from…

DHEC: 5 additional deaths, 595 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Health officials release the latest numbers of coronavirus cases statewide as of Tuesday June 16

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday,  announced 595 new cases of the coronavirus and 5 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 19,990 and those who have died to 607. Three of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals from Chesterfield (1), Colleton…

DHEC: 2 additional deaths, 582 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 582 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 19,378 and those who have died to 602. The deaths occurred in elderly individuals from Charleston (1) and…

SC DHEC urges residents to wear masks to protect against Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are urging residents to wear masks and social distance, to help protect against rising cases of Coronavirus. Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the Spread Evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who do not have symptoms and don’t…

Prisma Health hosting Free COVID-19 testing at Benedict Stadium

Friday, June 19, 2020 - Saturday, June 20, 2020 free Drive Thru testing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There are more ways for residents to get tested for Coronavirus. Benedict College and the City of Columbia are joining forces with Prisma Health for free Coronavirus testing. The free testing will be at Benedict College’s Charles W. Johnson Stadium The drive-thru style event will take place for two days, Friday June 19- Saturday June 20 from 10…