Study suggests trained dogs are better at detecting COVID-19 than rapid tests
The researchers say the dogs show great promise for being used when tests are difficult to administer, like in nursing homes and at large events.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is releasing the latest Coronavirus case numbers. According to DHEC, the weekly COVID-19 update for July 31-August 6 includes 15,811 new cases and 7 new deaths. DHEC says the percent positive was 24.9%. If you are looking for a vaccine or a Coronavirus test, click the DHEC link…
The researchers say the dogs show great promise for being used when tests are difficult to administer, like in nursing homes and at large events.
Travel industry leaders pressed the Biden administration to end COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated international travelers entering the U.S.
Previous recommendations suggested tests only for those who did not have up to date COVID-19 vaccinations.
Effective today, Lexington County School District One is implementing DHEC’s Test to Stay program in an effort to keep more healthy kids in the classrooms.
he White House says more than 50 million American households have received their free COVID-19 tests from the federal government, but government officials face a more complicated picture when it comes to guidance on indoor mask use right now.
If you ordered those free COVID-19 home tests from the federal government, you might want to check your mailbox.
DHEC is encouraging schools statewide to use the ‘Test to Stay’ program. It allows rapid tests to be used on K-12 students who have been exposed to COVID-19, in hopes that more students can stay in class in person.
DHEC says testing vendors have cleared data backlogs and will now be able to return COVID-19 testing data in the standard 48-hour time period.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will hand out at home rapid COVIDd-19 test kits, beginning Monday, January 24. DHEC says the test kits each contain two tests and will be available for pick-up across the state. According to the agency, DHEC requested more than two million tests and has received about 140,000 of…