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Trump administration works on availability of COVID-19 tests

COVID-19 tests are in high demand as businesses and universities try to meet reopening guidelines
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(ABC News) — The Trump administration says it’s rapidly expanding the availability of testing, which they say will help states meet guidelines needed to reopen businesses across the country. However, some state officials say they still have a ways to go before they can reopen. now, colleges and universities are considering their options for the fall while some face lawsuits….

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Party-goers criticized after packed house party goes viral

Illinois Mayor calls incident 'reckless, utterly unacceptable '
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(WLS/ABC) —- Chicago police said they have confirmed the location where a viral video reportedly showing a large house party on Chicago’s West Side was filmed. The video, showing party-goers barely able to move, has gone viral with over 1 million views and drawn criticism from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker. Chicago police said Monday afternoon they had…

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Community DHEC says has high COVID-19 cases get layer of protection

Woman makes it her mission to donate masks to Columbia neighborhood get surgical masks during outbreak
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Image: City of Columbia Columbia, SC (WOLO) — While the City of Columbia remains under a curfew in an attempt to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), health officials say some communities are still reporting rampant cases of COVID-19. One of those areas was given a donation to help give residents located in the 29203 area code an extra layer…

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Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President that “the end is in sight.” He said it’s a small step in the right direction to get South Carolina back…

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Watch: Governor expects SC businesses to be open by June

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(ABC Columbia/FILE) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  In a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and Speaker of the House Jay Lucas, Gov. Henry McMaster suggested waiting until June for the General Assembly to return as a safety precaution. In the letter the governor writes, “Returning before May 14th for session, even briefly, could place the health and safety of your members…
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Sen. Lindsey Graham supports president’s decision to cut WHO funding

Rob Dew,

ABC Columbia interview Nov. 8 Washington, D.C., (WOLO)–In a statement released Wednesday, US senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) praised President Donald Trump’s decision to pull US funding from the World Health Organization. The president announced the move Tuesday evening accusing the WHO of mismanaging the COVID 19 outbreak and and not challenging China’s lack of transparency in regards to the spread…