Dr. Anthony Fauci among health officials who received a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine was given to some top leaders Tuesday morning.
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Warrants obtained for NC man accused of carjacking an off-duty police officer
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says they obtained multiple warrants for a North Carolina man accused of carjacking an off-duty police officer in Orangeburg County.
AP source: Feds sue Walmart over role in opioid crisis
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America.
DHEC: 2,055 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 15 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
AP: US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, by far most ever counted
2020 will go down as the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time. It’s due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic that has already killed more than 318,000 Americans, and counting.
Pfizer, Moderna testing vaccine effectiveness against new strain of COVID-19 found in the U.K.
Pfizer and Moderna say they are testing to see if their vaccines work against the new COVID-19 strain which was found in the United Kingdom and other countries.
CVS, Walgreens to begin vaccinating at long-term care facilities next week
CVS Health and Walgreens will begin vaccinating people at long-term health facilities in South Carolina next week. Both companies say they’ll start their vaccination programs for places like nursing homes on Monday, December 28.
Dr. Edward Simmer recommended by board to take over as next agency director of DHEC
The board of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control voted for Dr. Edward Simmer to fill the role of the next agency director. This comes after former Director Rick Toomey resigned in May.
Governor Henry McMaster tests postive for COVID-19
In a statement released on Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Gamecocks pull out of Gasparilla Bowl due to COVID-19 cases
According to a source close to the Gamecock football program Tuesday, the Gamecocks’ matchup with UAB in the Gasparilla Bowl Saturday is in jeopardy of not being played after what’s being described as a “COVID related” incident on Carolina’s roster.
