DHEC encouraging mask wearing in schools
After a federal judge has temporarily blocked the mask mandate ban in schools, DHEC says it continues to strongly encourage masking in schools.
Coronavirus vaccine
DHEC: 1,915 new cases of COVID-19, 114 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,915 new cases of COVID-19 and 114 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Why health experts are pushing flu shots this year
U.S. health officials are urging Americans to get a flu shot, fearing a wave of severe illness from flu could be devastating.
Poll shows parents are split on COVID-19 vaccines for kids ages 5-11
A new Axios-Ipsos poll shows of the more than 1,100 people asked about vaccination plans, 44% said they were likely to vaccinate their children ages 5-11.
DHEC: 1,791 new cases of COVID-19, 47 new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,791 new cases of COVID-19 and 47 new deaths in South Carolina.
The Latest: Pfizer gives vaccine data from kids 5-11 to FDA
Pfizer has submitted research to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children as it moves closer to seeking approval for expanded use of the shots.
Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot after authorization
By Zeke Miller
“The most important thing we need to do is get more people vaccinated,” Biden said before getting the booster, adding that he did not have side effects after his first or second shots.
Lexington Medical Center administering COVID-19 boosters at Brookland Baptist Church
Lexington Medical Center is administering booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine at its vaccination clinic at Brookland Baptist Church.
DHEC: 2,232 new cases of COVID-19, seven additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 2,232 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths in South Carolina.
A look at the price tag for COVID-19 treatment
While the rate of new COVID-19 cases reported in the U.S. appears to be slowing, many hospitals remain packed. A new analysis shows treating COVID-19 comes with a hefty price tag.
