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Coronavirus vaccine
Richland County offering $100 gift cards to first 250 people that get vaccinated at event next weekend
If you still haven’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, will $100 change your mind?
DHEC: 922 new cases of COVID-19, 49 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 922 new cases of COVID-19 and 49 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Savannah River Site contractor sued over vaccine mandate
By Michelle Liu
The operator of a sprawling federal nuclear reservation in South Carolina says the vast majority of its 5,500 workers are now vaccinated against COVID-19 after the company mandated the shots. But nearly 80 Savannah River Site employees who have refused to get inoculated are now suing Savannah River Nuclear Solutions over the requirement, arguing the stipulation flouts South Carolina law because it amounts to illegally practicing medicine.
FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine
By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard
U.S. health advisers endorsed a booster of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine Friday, citing growing worry that Americans who got the single-dose shot aren’t as protected as those given two-dose brands.
City of Columbia, DHEC offering COVID-19 vaccines this month
The City of Columbia is teaming up with DHEC to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Today, you can go to MLK Park on Greene Street for your free shot until 5 p.m.
Health advisors to discuss boosters, mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccine advisors are set to discuss mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines Friday.
DHEC: 1,304 new cases of COVID-19, 22 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,304 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 additional virus related deaths in the state.
DHEC: 893 new cases of COVID-19, 40 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 893 new cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Executive order in Texas bans vaccine mandates
Executive order in Texas bans vaccine mandates.
