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632 cases of COVID-19, 13 new deaths in SC Saturday

Lindsey Goodwin,

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Another 632 South Carolinians have tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday, according to DHEC, and 13 more have died. Since the pandemic began more than a year ago in March 2020, 467,016 South Carolinians have tested positive for the virus. 8,105 South Carolinians have died. DHEC also reports a 3.5% positivity rate. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19,…

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Appointments to get a COVID vaccines evolves with more scheduling options

During earlier phases vaccine appointments were based on availability, now it's based on convenience
ABC Team,

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE)—South Carolina is now ranked in the top tier nationally by the CDC for the amount of vaccines administered. But now—South Carolinians are increasingly looking for appointments that work around their schedules. Those appointments are hard to find. In earlier phases, people would just grab the next available appointment. now, it’s about convenience. Nick Papantonis reports. Categories:…

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New poll shows uptick in teens with anxiety, depression and aggression since pandemic

The Richland Library shares tips from one doctor to help parents talk to teens about their feelings on COVID
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: ABC News Go Columbia, SC (WOLO) — After more than a year of living in the midst of a new ‘normal’ there have been a lot of things that have changed, including places you’ve been able to go, events you’ve been able to enjoy and you may have even noticed a change in some of the people you know….

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Unopened Super Mario Bros. game from 1986 sells for $660,000

ABC Columbia Staff,

This photo provided by Heritage Auctions, shows an unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros., purchased in 1986 and then forgotten about in a desk drawer for decades that has sold for $660,000 at auction. Heritage Auctions in Dallas said the video game sold Friday, April 2, 2021. (Emily Clements/Heritage Auctions via AP) DALLAS (AP) – An unopened copy of…

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Johnson & Johnson testing its vaccine in teens

CNN,

Good news for your kids who want to get vaccinated as well, Johnson & Johnson says it is testing its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in teens. The company will start by adding 16 and 17-year-olds to its phase 2a trials, which have been ongoing since September.