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DHEC weekly COVID-19 results include 15,811 new cases

According to DHEC, the weekly COVID-19 update for July 31-August 6 includes 15,811 new cases and 7 new deaths in SC

Aug 9, 2022 2:31 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

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…

Study suggests trained dogs are better at detecting COVID-19 than rapid tests

Jun 2, 2022 1:22 PM EDT

CNN,

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.

Industry leaders push for end to COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated international travelers

Jun 1, 2022 12:32 PM EDT

CNN,

Travel industry leaders pressed the Biden administration to end COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated international travelers entering the U.S.

CDC encourages domestic travelers to take a COVID-19 test before their trip

May 17, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

CNN,

Previous recommendations suggested tests only for those who did not have up to date COVID-19 vaccinations.

Lexington One implements DHEC’s Test to Stay program

Feb 17, 2022 1:21 PM EST

Mike Olson,

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.

Officials face complicated picture when it comes to mask guidance

Feb 16, 2022 5:52 PM EST

CNN,

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.

More than 50 million at-home COVID-19 tests delivered to Americans

Feb 16, 2022 12:14 PM EST

CNN,

If you ordered those free COVID-19 home tests from the federal government, you might want to check your mailbox.

DHEC encourages schools to utilize ‘Test to Stay’ program to keep more kids in the classroom

Feb 1, 2022 12:17 PM EST

Mike Olson,

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: Vendor testing backlog cleared, back to standard turnaround time

Jan 27, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Mike Olson,

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.

DHEC set to distribute free at home COVID rapid test kits

DHEC will have kits available, on a limited basis, at certain sites beginning Monday

Jan 23, 2022 7:00 AM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

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…

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DHEC weekly COVID-19 results include 15,811 new cases

According to DHEC, the weekly COVID-19 update for July 31-August 6 includes 15,811 new cases and 7 new deaths in SC

Study suggests trained dogs are better at detecting COVID-19 than rapid tests

Industry leaders push for end to COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated international travelers

CDC encourages domestic travelers to take a COVID-19 test before their trip

Lexington One implements DHEC’s Test to Stay program

Officials face complicated picture when it comes to mask guidance

More than 50 million at-home COVID-19 tests delivered to Americans

DHEC encourages schools to utilize ‘Test to Stay’ program to keep more kids in the classroom

DHEC: Vendor testing backlog cleared, back to standard turnaround time

DHEC set to distribute free at home COVID rapid test kits

DHEC will have kits available, on a limited basis, at certain sites beginning Monday

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