DHEC: 1,295 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and 44 new deaths in SC
Thursday August 6, is the 30th day DHEC has reported more than 1000 daily cases
1,295 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and 44 new deaths in SC
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One city measures coronavirus spike by focusing on sewer system
Clemson uses city wastewater to monitor spike in COVID-19 cases
Officials in one South Carolina city say proof that the recent spike in cases has ended can be found in the city’s sewer. Clemson has been measuring the city’s wastewater each week since May. Officials say they saw a spike in the wastewater in June that matched the states spike in cases, but cases leveled out in late July. Lately,…
Columbia Parks and Recreation offer free meals
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for residents 18 and younger
Image: Columbia Parks and Recreation Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO)— The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with a local faith based organization in order to help feed a community need. As families get ready to begin a new school year, the City of Columbia is giving you one less thing to worry about. Columbia Parks and…
DHEC predicts 4k+ deaths by November if safety measures not followed
Health officials urge people to wear masks, social distance
Health officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control urges people to change their behavior and reduce the spread of COVID-19 or we could see more than 4,000 deaths by November.
SC Dept. of Corrections increases testing of inmates, staff due to COVID-19
A closer look at some of the changes SCDC is implementing after nearly 400 positive COVID 19 cases
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — An area that has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in South Carolina has been the state’s correctional facilities. According to the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC), at least 370 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in South Carolina’s prisons, with five deaths reported. SCDC also says seven of 21 facilities have reported a…
Most recent face covering ordinances go into effect today
Cayce, West Columbia, Irmo and Arcadia Lakes are the most recent areas to introduce face covering ordinances that are now in effect
Cayce City Council members became the latest area to vote in favor of requiring people to wear some type of face coverings.
City of Columbia discusses mandatory face mask ‘Emergency Order’
City Council members plan to discuss implementing a requirement for masks to be worn in public
Columbia, SC (WOLO)— To wear or not to wear? In the City of Columbia soon that may no longer be a choice, but a requirement. City council members plan to discuss the possible introduce of an Emergency order making it mandatory to wear protective face masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As South Carolina continues to…
Nearly 800 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death announced Sunday
Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in SC with 799 new cases, 1 death in 24 hours
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Sunday The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 799 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 1 more death in South Carolina. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 18,795 and thome number of South Carolinians who have lost died due to the…
DHEC announces 770 new cases, 6 deaths due to COVID-19
As of Saturday June 13, more than 17,955 confirmed cases reported statewide
Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- As of Saturday June 13, ( 3:30pm) the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), released the most recent cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. According to health officials, there have been 770 new reported cases of the virus. This brings the statewide total number of cases here in South Carolina to 17,955, with 6 additional…
Columbia Parks & Rec reopen with safety requirements in place
City official will reopen many of these areas in phases thoroughout the summer
Image: Columbia Parks and Recreation Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to reopen area parks and amenities but in 5 phases that will run throughout the summer to give citizens a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, but with restrictions. The safety guidelines put in place by city officials ‘must be…
