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SC DHEC confirms two new possible cases of Coronavirus

DHEC announced they are investigating two new possible cases of Coronavirus in Camden, in Kershaw County
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday afternoon they are investigating two new possible cases of the Coronavirus in Camden, in Kershaw County. According to DHEC, the new cases are household contacts who tested presumptive positive for the Coronavirus and are currently hospitalized. DHEC says it is working with the healthcare facility and…

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Longtime state senator announces retirement

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Photo:scstatehouse.gov Orangeburg, S.C. (AP)–A state senator who has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 says he will step aside at the end of the year. Sen. John Matthews said Tuesday he will not file for reelection later this month. The 79-year-old Democrat from Orangeburg County spent 10 years in the House after being elected in 1974. He…

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Prisma Health providing updates on health care system’s preparedness for Coronavirus

Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. The Prisma Health team is discussing the extensive protocol used to care for Coronavirus patients within the hospital system. “Anyone that comes in with febrile respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, is immediately placed in…

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Columbia City Council to discuss suspending normal operating procedures of Council meetings due to Coronavirus

City Council to discuss suspending normal operating procedures of City Council meetings, during City Council Work Session
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Today City of Columbia leaders will discuss changing council meeting protocols because of the Coronavirus. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following information about the growing concern: “In the interest of public health, City Council will discuss suspending normal operating procedures of City Council meetings, during the City Council Work Session on Tuesday, March 10th at 2 p.m.”…
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Columbia to consider suspending council meetings over coronavirus

As Covid-19 continues to spread, Columbia City Council members plan to propose plans that suspend meetings
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With growing concerns over the Coronavirus, and with health officials urging people to limit intimate contact to reduce the risk of spreading the disease, City leaders are considering suspending the normal operating procedures of their City Council meetings. Tuesday March 10th, at 2pm during their work session, Council members will discuss the move that would keep…
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Columbia Housing takes precautions to prevent coronavirus spread

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Columbia Housing Logo/ ColumbiaHousing.org Columbia, SC ( WOLO)—Columbia Housing is taking actions to address concerns over the  coronavirus. Ivory Mathews, the Interim Executive Director for Columbia Housing says even though the risk of being exposed to the disease is low for residents and staff, they are going to take some precautionary measures to stop the spread of all respiratory…

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Presumptive case of coronavirus treated at Lexington Medical

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — ABC Columbia news has confirmed that a patient with a presumptive case of coronavirus was treated at the Lexington Medical center Emergency Department over the weekend. A spokesperson for Lexington Medical Center says the patient is currently at home and quarantined in accordance with DHEC protocol. Hospital spokesperson Jennifer Wilson also says the hospital has set…