CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations after advisors meet Thursday
The CDC has updated its recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines after its vaccine advisors met on Thursday. This comes as the Omicron variant continues to spread in the U.S.
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Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by deadline
The Army says 98% of its active duty force had gotten at least one dose of the mandatory coronavirus vaccine as of this week’s deadline for the shots.
DHEC: 1,104 new cases of COVID-19, 14 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,104 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
More data coming in about vaccine effectiveness against Omicron
Data is still coming in on vaccines versus the Omicron variant.
MUSC reports three cases of the Omicron variant detected in South Carolina
Three cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in South Carolina by scientists at MUSC.
DHEC: 820 new cases of COVID-19, 12 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 820 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 additional deaths in South Carolina.
ONE-ON-ONE: DHEC epidemiologist advises cautious holiday break as state sees increase in COVID cases
“If you’re 20 years old, healthy, unvaccinated and you don’t think you need to get vaccinated, you need to think about what you could bring home from college and could give to another family member,” the epidemiologist said.
DHEC supports the CDC’s recommendation on booster shots for teens and adults
Today, DHEC announced they support the CDC’s recommendation for a Pfizer coronavirus booster shot for individuals ages 16 and 17.
SC GOP removes private COVID-19 vaccine ban in sudden switch
The South Carolina House spent five hours debating a proposal to prevent private companies in South Carolina from firing employees who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But then just before a final vote on the bill, House Republican stripped the ban from the bill, leaving it only banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates for state and local government employees, contractors and public school students.
DHEC: 1,466 new cases of COVID-19, 29 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,466 new cases of COVID-19 and 29 additional virus related deaths in the state.
