The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
The manufacturers of all three COVID-19 vaccines being used in the United States say they continue to conduct tests and are working to increase production capabilities.
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a proposal to prevent employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for workers. The Senate Medical Affairs committee passed Wednesday a resolution that says no one in the state can be forced into getting the vaccine.
Publix says the online appointment reservation system is open to receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. You can schedule your appointment to get your shot from April 6-9. Publix says it will administer the vaccine at several stores in Lexington and Richland County.
“Don’t wait, please vaccinate.” That was the message from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday, as the the state moves into the next phase of vaccine distribution.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus data as of Tuesday.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective in adolescents. The pharmaceutical company says clinical trial results showed 100% efficacy in kids ages 12-15. Researchers say there were no COVID-19 cases among the more than 100,000 participants given the vaccine.
Those in phase 1b can get a COVID-19 vaccine for free at a drive-thru site in Fairfield Wednesday. It will be at U.S. Highway 321 Bypass North at the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital Site. It’s open until 3 p.m. while supplies last.
Prisma Health says 16 and 17-year-olds cannot sign up through MyChart to schedule their vaccine. Those individuals need to call their COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-2-PRISMA. Officials say they can also contact their Prisma Health physician to get an activation link for MyChart Others can make their appointment on Prisma’s website.
Pfizer and BioNTech say they are now hoping to manufacture 2.5 billion doses of their coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year. This comes as the United States continues its push to get people vaccinated.
