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DHEC recommending face masks and social distancing amid surge in SC COVID-19 cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Health officials are urging you to wear a mask and social distance as Coronavirus cases in our state continue to surge. On Sunday DHEC reported 907 new cases and nine deaths. Looking at the numbers from South Carolina Department of Health officials, they say 5,622 people were tested Saturday and the percent positive was 16.1%. Per DHEC:…

DHEC hosting multiple mobile Coronavirus testing sites across SC

LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Carolina, so does the need for testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is working with  partners in the community to host mobile testing clinics. DHEC says there are 73 mobile testing events scheduled through July 21…

Columbia Police make arrest in connection with fatal shooting outside of Family Dollar

Image :courtesy Columbia Police Department twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are Investigating a fatal shooting outside of the Family Dollar, at 5300 block of Fairfield Road. According to officials,  the 61 year old male victim was taken to a local hospital but died from his injuries. UPDATE: Columbia Police say they have made an arrest in connection…

DHEC: 9 additional deaths, 907 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday. announced 907 new confirmed cases and of the coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say there are currently 692 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed…

City of Columbia dedicates special ‘microsite’ to COVID-19 related information

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city’s new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they have launched the new ‘microsite’ due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases. City officials say the dedicated special microsite will have COVID-19 related…

Coronavirus cases surge in SC, Health officials urge mask use, social distancing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Record numbers of coronavirus cases in South Carolina were released Saturday. DHEC reported 1,157 new confirmed cases in one day and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have Coronavirus in South Carolina to 23,756. To find a mobile testing clinic event near you at scdhec.gov/covid19mobileclinics. Health officials say everyone is…