WHO: COVID-19 cases down 14% across the globe
The World Health Organization says COVID-19 cases are down 14% worldwide, and deaths are down 2%.
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Study finds 73% of patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 cases had some symptoms months later
Study finds 73% of patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 cases had some symptoms months later
DHEC stresses importance of getting vaccinated before summer activities
Officials with DHEC says it is critical to get your COVID-19 vaccine before participating in summer fun. According to the agency, 44% of all South Carolinians, ages 12 and over have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
DHEC: 133 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 133 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths in South Carolina.
DHEC: 97 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 15 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 97 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 15 new deaths in the Palmetto State.
Pfizer administers its first booster shots in trial Monday
Pfizer has administered its first COVID-19 booster shots. The pharmaceutical company is studying a third dose of the vaccine and a pneumococcal vaccine candidate. The first participants received their shots Monday.
DHEC to start offering Johnson & Johnson vaccine at Columbia Place Mall on Thursday
DHEC is changing the vaccine it will offer at the Columbia Place Mall. Starting this Thursday, only the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available instead of Pfizer’s shot.
The Latest: WH: US reaching 50% of adults fully vaccinated
The White House says the United States on Tuesday will reach 50% of American adults fully vaccinated for COVID-19. President Joe Biden previously set a goal of having 70% of all adults receiving at least one dose of the vaccine by July 4th.
CDC investigating rare cases of heart inflammation in teens vaccinated against COVID-19
The CDC is monitoring cases of heart inflammation in young people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The condition is called myocarditis, a rare disorder reported among some young people after they received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
Uber offers free rides to vaccine appointments
If you need a ride to get your COVID vaccine help is in route
Uber announced it is offering free rides to vaccine sites across the country, including here in the Midlands.
