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As progress continues toward rolling out more COVID-19 vaccines, millions of Americans struggle with a fear of getting shots.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday. DHEC notes that they are still experiencing an internal systems issue that is causing the data displayed to be lower than the actual number. The department says the numbers will be updated when the issue is resolved.
On Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) announced a joint order that expands the number of medical professionals who are able to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in the state.
As progress continues toward rolling out more COVID-19 vaccines, millions of Americans struggle with a fear of getting shots.
Dollar General is offering its workers a bonus to get a coronavirus vaccine. On Wednesday, the chain announced it will give its workers a one-time payment equivalent to four hours of pay after receiving a completed vaccination.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin hosted a press conference with updates on COVID-19 vaccines. He was joined by other health leaders to address the vaccination process, the surge in cases and safety precautions.
Beginning Wednesday, people over 70-years-old could begin registering to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. You do not need to live in South Carolina to get your vaccine.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday. DHEC says they are still experiencing an internal systems issue that is causing the data to reflect lower numbers. The data will be updated once the issue is resolved.
South Carolina State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
Pfizer BioNTech says they’re hoping to deliver at least two billion vaccine doses globally by the end of the year. Monday’s number is well over the 1.3 billion doses previously mentioned.
The Moderna vaccine appears to give people at least a year’s worth of protection from COVID-19, according to Tal Zaks, the company’s Chief Medical Officer.