Average new cases of COVID-19 down 39% from omicron peak
On average, new cases of COVID-19 are down 39% from the omicron peak. Hospitalizations in many states are falling too.
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AP source: US urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 COVID shots
U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive regulatory issues.
DHEC: 4,137 new cases of COVID-19, 28 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 4,137 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Health Force providing free COVID-19 tests and vaccines at COMET Central this week
Health Force will be at COMET Central at 1727 Sumter Street from 9 a.m.-5 p.m
DHEC: 5,716 new cases of COVID-19, 35 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,716 new cases of COVID-19 and 35 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Moderna announces full US approval for its COVID-19 vaccine
By Matthew Perrone
Moderna says U.S. health regulators have given full approval to its COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness.
DHEC: 9,934 new cases of COVID-19, 26 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 9,934 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
DHEC releases some virus data from weekend backlog, reports over 22,000 new cases Sunday
says a processing issue that caused a data backlog has largely been resolved. The health agency released most preliminary data from the backlog in a report this afternoon.
Some health experts express the need for a more universal coronavirus vaccine
Some health experts think we need a more universal coronavirus vaccine, something Dr. Anthony Fauci is expected to talk about at the White House Wednesday. He says there’s already been significant work done.
SC House Bill proposal would make asking someone asking about their vaccination status a crime
A recently proposed law in South Carolina would make it a criminal offense to ask about someone’s vaccination status.
