ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row)

1 more death, 136 additional cases of COVID-19 in S.C.

On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 136 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death.

Coronavirus video image Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 136 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. This now brings the state’s total confirmed to have coronavirus to 4, 377 with 120 deaths. Sunday’s death occurred in a middle-aged individual from Jasper County with no known underlying health conditions….

DHEC offers online resources for updates on coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for local updates from health officials on the Coronavirus and updates on state cases, you can check out The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control website. The site is a resource for COVID-19. Below are some links: PER DHEC DHEC’s COVID-19 webpage is updated daily with a map of positive cases as well…

Governor McMaster’s Executive order reopens Public boat landings, ramps Friday at Noon

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order reopening public boat landings and ramps takes effect Friday at Noon. McMaster made the announcement during his state Coronavirus briefing Thursday. He said it’s a small step in the right direction to get South Carolina back to normal. The Governor had closed all public boat ramps, as well as public access points…

Publix: Special evening and morning hours for Hospital staff, First Responders

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a release to ABC Columbia, Publix announced it will designate new hours for First Responders and Hospital staff. Publix says Thursday evenings, 8 – 9 p.m., and Friday mornings, 7 – 8 a.m., will be held as special shopping hours for First Responders and hospital staff. This change in hours will begin April 16 and continue…

DHEC: 10 new deaths, plus 105 additional cases of coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control  announced Wednesday, 105 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 10 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,656 and those who have died to 107. According to health officials, of those 10 deaths, seven were…

DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 115 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, (SC)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday, 10 additional deaths related to the coronavirus. DHEC also reported 115 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,553 and those who have died to 97. NEW: According to DHEC, Today’s…

Governor McMaster working on a plan to reopen SC, no timeline yet

McMaster announced that the state will soon have a plan in place to rejuvenate and revitalize the SC economy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster announced Monday, that the state will soon have a plan in place to “rejuvenate” and “revitalize” South Carolina’s economy. McMaster says the goal is to get the economy going again but he did not give a timeline of when that would be. McMaster did promise to unveil the plan soon and says he will…

DHEC: Five new deaths, 127 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 127 new cases of the novel coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,439, and those who have died to 87. According to health officials, all five additional deaths occurred in…

Looking for activities while at home? The City of Columbia has an online resource

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia has an online resource for those working and learning from home. Plus, the site is also offering ways to keep seniors informed. The city is operating http://www.columbiasharenet.org/ The website provides resources for children adults, and seniors. It includes games, and tours of famous places here in the Midlands and across the country. It also…

DHEC: 113 new cases in SC, two new deaths from Coronavirus

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday,  announced 113 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including two additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,319, and those who have died to 82. Health officials say, one death occurred in an elderly…