Chick-fil-A manager steps in to speed up vaccination site in Mount Pleasant
If anyone knows how to navigate a long drive-thru lane, it’s Chick-fil-A!
Coronavirus vaccine
DHEC: 2,130 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 210 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
Prisma Health administers its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine in SC
Prisma Health announced that it delivered its 100,000th dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday.
Governor McMaster reallocating surplus vaccine doses from federal long term care program
Some of South Carolina’s surplus vaccines are on the move. Friday, Governor Henry McMaster announced he is reallocating more than 37,000 surplus vaccine doses from the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long Term Care Program.
UofSC professor discusses coronavirus vaccination efforts
Health officials at the University of South Carolina say apprehension and misunderstanding are jeopardizing the United States achieving herd immunity against COVID-19.
DHEC creates new vaccination information line, will increase call center staff
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a new vaccination information line on Friday. Those who qualify to receive the vaccine can call 1-866-365-8110 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week.
COVID-19 vaccination locations currently accepting walk-in appointments
According to Prisma Health, the following locations are accepting a limited number of walk-ins to receive their first dose of the vaccine:
CDC: More than 26 million coronavirus vaccine doses administered across the country
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 26 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the United States.
Johnson & Johnson releases vaccine trial results
Friday morning, Johnson & Johnson released the phase 3 global trial results of its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Prisma Health hosts town hall to answer common vaccine questions
Prisma Health held a town hall Thursday afternoon to answer common questions and concerns people have about the coronavirus vaccine.
