COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 4th of July holiday is looking different this year, as we celebrate during a pandemic. Many cities and towns have cancelled parades or festivities in order to limit large group gatherings. People may still be planning to head to a beach or lake, but they need to be very aware of social distancing and wearing a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Friday, announced 1,558 new confirmed cases and 10 new confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 41,413, and total deaths to 787. DHEC says a total of 450,482 tests have been conducted in South Carolina. According to DHEC, the total number of individuals…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hospital usage is surging due to increased cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina. According to the latest numbers from South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), there are currently 1,125 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. The same data set says 2,836 inpatient hospital beds…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday, reported 24 additional deaths and 1,497 new confirmed cases of coronavirus. DHEC says there are currently 1,160 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 37,809, and confirmed…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State health officials are sharing ways you can ‘help stop the spread’ of the coronavirus. Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director, urging masks. "Your face mask helps protect others and their face mask helps protect you." -Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director. Learn more at https://t.co/HcFY8dd5dc. #StaySCStrong #stayhealthySC pic.twitter.com/5COvEgtHIP — SCDHEC (@scdhec) June 23, 2020…
ABC NEWS– Taking a look at the National numbers, health officials say the Coronavirus is rising in at least 30 states across the Country. Now, Doctor Anthony Fauci is warning we could be on track to see 100,000 new cases a day. Here’s ABC’s Romina Puga with a national update. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), National News, News…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 1,741 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 17 additional deaths. This is a new record high for single day cases. DHEC says there are currently 1,021 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say the…
ABC NEWS– The global death toll has exceeded a half-million. In the United States, more than 125 thousand have died. Some hospitals in the South and West of the nation are reaching capacity. States like Washington, Florida and California have started rolling back some re-openings. ABC’s Reena Roy has the latest national outlook. Categories: Local News, National News Tags: Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday, announced 1,320 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 4 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 34,546 and confirmed deaths to 717. ABC Columbia image DHEC says the total number of individuals tested Sunday, statewide, was 8,191 and…
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