More hospitals overwhelmed as COVID-19 hospitalizations spike
As COVID-19 hospitalizations spike, some overwhelmed hospitals are grappling with rationing care.
Coronavirus vaccine
Biden: GOP governors ‘cavalier’ for resisting vaccine rules
By Zeke Miller and Alexandra Jaffe
President Joe Biden called some Republican governors “cavalier” on Friday for resisting his call for far-reaching new federal coronavirus vaccine requirements he hopes will curb the surging delta variant.
DHEC: 3,917 new cases of COVID-19, 99 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,917 new cases of COVID-19 and 99 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Governor McMaster: “The American Dream has turned into a nightmare,” pledges to fight after Biden’s latest vaccine speech
Governor McMaster: “The American Dream has turned into a nightmare,” pledges to fight after Biden’s latest vaccine speech
Sweeping new Federal vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans
By Zeke Miller
In his most forceful pandemic actions and words, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
DHEC: 3,466 new cases of COVID-19, 55 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,466 new cases of COVID-19 and 55 additional deaths in South Carolina.
AP source: Biden requiring federal workers to get COVID shot
President Joe Biden on Thursday is toughening COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers and contractors as he aims to boost vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant that is killing thousands each week and jeopardizing the nation’s economic recovery.
DHEC: 6,032 new cases of COVID-19, 38 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 6,032 new cases of COVID-19 and 38 additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
CDC: Nearly 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been wasted in the U.S.
The CDC reports about 3.35% of the 438 million doses that have been delivered were thrown out. That may sound like a lot, but it’s actually less than the 5-15% waste rate that is typical for vaccines stored in multi-dose vials.
SC State to require biweekly COVID-19 testing
SC State University announced all employees and students will be required to undergo biweekly COVID-19 testing as part of the effort to curb the spread of the virus.
