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SC Governor Henry McMaster issues mandatory ‘Home or Work’ order

SC Governor issues mandatory 'Home or Work' order. The order will take effect Tuesday, April 6 at 5pm
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a mandatory ‘Home or Work’ order. The order will take effect Tuesday, April 6 at 5pm. McMaster says everyone under this order should stay home unless, they are working, visiting family, or recreating outdoors, or they are obtaining necessary goods and services. McMaster says there will be no additional business closings,…

Dhec
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Resources, coronavirus case updates online from SC DHEC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for answers about coronavirus cases in our state? Health officials with the South Carolina Department of Health continue to update and launch new resources online. You can check out The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control website, the site is a resource for COVID-19. The agency also launched a new interactive heat map to visually…

W6 P Covid Mental Health
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Tips to take care of your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The current coronavirus crisis can cause anyone feelings of anxiety  and fear.  But there are some things you can do to help your mental health. “This is unprecedented. Most of us have never lived through a pandemic. So how do we adjust to it? It’s completely normal to be confused, to wonder how we deal with…

President Trump Suggests Limiting Gatherings To 10 People
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President Trump: CDC recommends that Americans voluntarily wear masks

Associated Press,

(AP)–The White House said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that Americans cover their faces when leaving the home, using makeshift coverings like T-shirts, scarves or bandannas, especially around other people. President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is…
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SC DNR cancels, postpones and closes programs amid coronavirus

A list of closures, event cancellations and postponements during COVID -19 outbreak
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of National Resources says it has canceled, postponed or closed several programs and events. DNR officials say they continue to monitor COVID-19, in accordance with directives issued by Governor Henry McMaster. For a full list of closures and postponements, click here  http://www.dnr.sc.gov/covid19.html?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= Following are SCDNR-related cancellations: 2020 Turkey Lottery Hunts – all dates all SCDNR Lottery hunts…
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March Madness details: Parking for the tournament and Game Time Schedules

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– March Madness is underway in the Capital City as Colonial Life Arena hosts the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. Looking for the game schedule or parking spaces? Here’s a list of important things to know if you’re headed downtown to the arena and festivities. PARKING: According to officials, there are parking garages available…