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DHEC expands rapid COVID-19 testing statewide

These rapid test devices can give COVID-19 specimen results in less than 20 minutes
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by sending out multiple rapid-testing devices and testing supplies to areas of the state where access to testing for the virus may be limited. Health officials call it, The Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid-response test and…

Trump Administration Says It's Expanding Covid 19 Testing Availability
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Trump administration says it’s expanding COVID-19 testing availability to help reopen business

ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC NEWS) – The Trump administration says it’s expanding the availability of testing to help states meet guidelines needed to reopen businesses across the country. This comes as confirmed coronavirus cases have past the one million mark in the United States. President Trump has also issued a new executive order designating meat processing plants as critical infrastructure as concerns over…

Richland County
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Richland County sets aside $1M in grants for businesses, nonprofits

The grants are intended to help those who are unable to receive federal relief
Tim Scott,

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Council is doing its part to provide relief to small businesses and nonprofits across the county, setting aside $1 million in relief grants. Of that $1 million, $500,000 will go directly to small businesses and $500,000 will go to nonprofits addressing food security and assistance for low-to-moderate income households. $250,000 of the…
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Streaming films eligible for Oscars for first time

CNN,

Los Angeles, CA (CNN)–The coronavirus pandemic is already impacting next year’s Oscars. For the first time ever movies initially made available through a streaming service can compete for best picture. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made this one-time exception because COVID-19 forced movie theaters to close. But, only films with a previously planned theatrical release are eligible….

Blood Plasma Donors Wanted
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Health officials say convalescent plasma transfusions show promise as COVID-19 treatment

The treatment comes from patients who have recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19)
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(CNN) — One treatment that shows early promise for the coronavirus is by using the blood from recovered patients. Health officials call it convalescent plasma transfusions. America’s Blood Centers, which account for 60-percent of the United States blood supply, have teamed up with the FDA and Department of Health and Human Services to advance this potential treatment. Though it has…
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), News, State

DHEC releases list of nursing homes associated with COVID 19 deaths

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC is making public a list of nursing homes and assisted living facilities that have been impacted by COVID 19. This updated list includes reporting the loss of residents and staff due to COVID-19 complications. Health officials say COVID-19 outbreaks at these facilities are an indicator of ongoing transmission of virus within a community and require an…