coronavirus testing

DHEC urging SC Residents to get tested, Hosting Midlands testing sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to get tested for the Coronavirus on a regular basis, if you are regularly out in the community. Health officials say they are offering dozens of testing sites across the Midlands.   Free DHEC Testing DHEC-sponsored testing is always no-cost and open to anyone regardless…

DHEC now has authority to start COVID-19 testing program in SC Schools

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster has signed an executive order giving the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control authority to move forward with a program for COVID-19 testing in schools. In a release, Governor McMaster said, “Right now, too many South Carolina parents are having to choose between their jobs and their children because they aren’t being…

Governor McMaster to SC: “Get Tested before Turkey”

McMaster urging SC residents, if plans include travelling or gathering indoors for Thanksgiving, to "Get tested for COVID-19 before the Turkey"

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed the state on Thursday about Coronvirus precautions during the holiday. The Governor says this year will be different from other years, when celebrating the holidays, and everyone has to be careful and be smart. McMaster urging South Carolina residents, if their plans include travelling or gathering indoors for Thanksgiving, to “Get…

DHEC: Who should get tested? Tips and Resources on COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department and Environmental control wants South Carolina residents to be vigilant in Coronavirus prevention. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC says if you are out and about in the community, around others, or not able to socially distance or wear a mask,  they do recommend you get tested at least once a…