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Dhec
Local News, News

SC DHEC : 21 new cases of Coronavirus in the state

 DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 81 cases in 17 counties
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday, it is investigating 21 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 81 cases in 17 counties. According to Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist, “Our top priorities remain preventing the spread of the disease and protecting the public health. This includes…

Mcmaster Reax
Local News, State

SC Governor Henry McMaster issues Executive Order: all non essential state employees to work from home

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Thursday issued an executive order requiring all non essential state employees to stay home from work effective Friday, March 20,  The Governor says they can and should work from home. McMaster also orders all public university presidents in South Carolina to determine which of their employees are essential, and to have…
Local News, News, Richland

Ft. Jackson increasing security due to COVID-19

Rob Dew,

file Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)–  There are new policies in place at all Fort Jackson gates. A spokesperson for the base says leadership says the new measures are to “safeguard the health and safety of soldiers, families, civilian employees and the local community while preserving the ability to produce the Army’s newest soldiers.” Starting Thursday, security guards will conduct a…
Lexington, Local News, News

Judicial order releases prisoners due to coronavirus

Rob Dew,

(AP/file) Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–  Lexington Co. deputies say a memorandum from the state supreme court lead to the release of seven inmates from the Lexington Co. Detention Center. Sheriff Jay Koon says more detainees will be released based on the order. The sheriff says it is important for the community to know that each release will be on the basis…

W6 P Red Cross Shortage
Local News, News, State

Red Cross urges healthy donors to give blood as coronavirus cancels blood drives

The American Red Cross says there's a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The American Red Cross says there’s a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus. “We are in an extreme situation. We’ve had 70 cancellations, which represents over 2,000 units of blood that we’re not collecting,” said Rebecca Jordan, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Central South Carolina. “So that is a…

Digestive And Coronavirus
National News

New study shows digestive issues are a possible symptom of coronavirus

CNN,

(CNN) — Digestive problems seem to be the most reported symptoms in a small coronavirus study released Wednesday. The data looked at about 200 coronavirus cases and found about half of the patients complained of loss of appetite or diarrhea. Researchers say these symptoms should not be ignored even though the virus is often associated with respiratory problems. Some severe…