NIH director says there is no need for booster shots yet
NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins says Pfizer may be getting ahead of itself in applying for emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
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SC given over $800,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $825,375 in funds to South Carolina in order to help underserved communities and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
DHEC: 331 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, five additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 331 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths in the Palmetto State.
Prisma: Increase in Delta variant cases in SC
Doctors with Prisma Health discussed the increase of the Delta variant in our state, as well as what parents need to know as back to school time approaches.
DHEC reports 58% increase in state COVID-19 cases since Fourth of July weekend
Over a week after the Fourth of July holiday weekend, DHEC says they have seen a 58% increase in COVID-19 cases in the state.
Prisma Health offering vaccines to Richland Two students and parents
Prisma Health is offering a COVID-19 vaccine clinic to all Richland Two students and their parents.
DHEC: 204 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 204 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths in South Carolina.
City of Columbia, Prisma Health offering COVID-19 vaccines at the Drew Wellness Center Friday
We’ve told you about the City of Columbia’s effort to get more South Carolinians vaccinated by offering free flights with American Airlines. If want your chance to win, one of those free vaccination events is coming up this week.
DHEC: 158 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, no new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 158 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths in South Carolina.
COVID-19 cases on the rise in 45 states
The progress we made in the fight against COVID-19 isn’t just stalling, it’s reversing. Cases are on the rise in 45 states, with average new daily infections up 47% over the past week.
