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UofSC postpones Davis Field coronavirus testing due to staffing shortages

Officials say they will resume testing once they are able to get ample staff to conduct COVID-19 testing
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) Officials at the University of South Carolina coronavirus testing at Davis Field is cancelled due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they are postponing the saliva testing until additional resources are available. in the meantime, leaders say students experiencing symptoms should contact student health services to make an appointment. If you are exhibiting symptoms…

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WATCH: Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin appears on GMA3 on ABC Columbia

Rob Dew,

New York, NY (WOLO)–Thursday Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin spoke with ABC’s Amy Robach on GMA3. The mayor addresses the increase in cases at the University of South Carolina as well as a recent incident in Five Points involving a former Columbia Police officer’s use of a racial slur. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, National News, News, Politics, Richland
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UofSC Interfraternity Council makes changes to fall recruitment as COVID-19 cases rise

Head of University of South Carolina Greek community implements changes saying, 'The health and safety of our members is the main concern.'
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Students at the University of South Carolina have been back on campus for less than a month, but as students, faculty and staff resumed in person instruction, cases of coronavirus began to surface. The council announcing Wednesday plans to continue fall recruitment virtually instead of in-person. This decision comes after the University of South…

Covid Anxiety
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Therapists see spike in cases of anxiety, depression spike during pandemic

Mental health experts say they are seeing double the amount of people feeling hopeless, double
Associated Press,

(Associated Press) —Mental health therapists’ caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus crisis, research suggests. In the latest study to suggest an uptick, half of U.S. adults surveyed reported at least some signs of depression, such as hopelessness, feeling like a failure or getting little pleasure from…

National Outlook On Back To School
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Some Midlands schools are back to hitting the books

below is a list of some of the area disticts that are either back in session or getting ready to head back
ABC Columbia Staff,

Monday was the first day back to the books for several midlands school districts. Lexington One and Three, Richland One and Two, and Saluda county schools all starting class today. Richland Two started what the district is calling “phase one” by having virtual school through R2 E-School and E-Learning options. Meanwhile Clarendon Three, Kershaw County, Lee County, Lexington Two, and…

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Encouraging healthy eating habits as kids hit the books

Class is in session for many and health is something all parents should continue to study
CNN,

(CNN) — Whether your child is heading back to the classroom — or learning from home…opening the book to healthy snacks or packing a lunch can be difficult. Dietitians say kids should be offered three meals and two 2 to 3 throughout the day — and those snacks should consist of two food groups. for example, try offering your children…
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15 UofSC students, 6 Greek organizations suspended for violating student conduct

University officials say students, organizations actions 'jeopardizes public safety'
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina is cracking down on students and organizations that violate the student code of conduct after they are accused of holding large parties. The University not only are the actions of the individuals involved ‘behavior that jeopardizes public safety’, but adds the actions are in direct breach of the Executive…

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SC Health officials say there are more than 200 Mobile Coronavirus test sites

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials continue to add Coronavirus testing sites across South Carolina. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC says testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the virus, whether or not they have symptoms, so they can isolate themselves and keep those around them from becoming infected, especially…

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DHEC hosting more than 250 mobile Coronavirus test sites in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get tested? State Health officials say there are even more ways for you to get screened over the next few months. DHEC COVID drive thru testing The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there are more than 250 mobile testing events scheduled through October 17, with new testing events added regularly. To…