Poll finds fewer Americans trust COVID-19 information coming from the president
Fewer people say they trust President Biden to provide accurate information about COVID-19.
Coronavirus vaccine
Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
By Lauran Neergaard and Matthew Perrone
With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.
DHEC: 970 new cases of COVID-19, 22 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 970 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
DHEC: 1,252 new cases of COVID-19, eight new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,252 new cases of COVID-19 and eight new deaths in South Carolina.
Health officials say new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are down in the U.S.
Health officials say the national rate of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are declining in the United States. While some experts are making bold predictions about this Delta wave ending by Thanksgiving, others are more cautiously optimistic.
Pfizer seeking emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11
Pfizer officially applied for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5-11 today. Here’s more on what the rollout may look like if the vaccine is authorized for that age group.
DHEC: 1,730 new cases of COVID-19, 75 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,730 new cases of COVID-19 and 75 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11
By Lauran Neergaard and Jennifer McDermott
Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 in what would be a major expansion that could combat an alarming rise in serious infections in youngsters and help schools stay open.
South Carolina health experts warn against complacency as COVID fight continues in the state
Not enough people in the state are vaccinated according to a Prisma Health infectious disease specialist.
Discussing coronavirus shots for kids among the FDA’s priorities this month
More than 65% of eligible Americans are fully vaccinated, but shots for kids under 12 are still in the works. Getting a vaccine ready for kids ages 5-11 is one of the FDA’s top priorities, as they prep for a busy month ahead.
