DHEC: School COVID-19 data now includes students under quarantine
South Carolina parents now have access to not only the number of COVID-19 cases in their children’s schools, but also the number of students currently under quarantine.
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Richland County Council passes emergency mask ordinance set to expire in mid-November
Richland County residents and visitors are now required to wear masks after the County Council voted to pass an emergency mask ordinance Tuesday.
2nd largest South Carolina school district to enforce masks
By Jeffrey Collins
South Carolina’s second-largest school district plans to begin enforcing its requirement that everyone in the building wear masks. The Charleston County School Board voted Monday to use federal money to enforce its mask requirement for its 48,000 students.
DHEC: 3,757 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths
DHEC reporting the latest Coronavirus Numbers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, DHEC reported 3,757 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 new deaths. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control there were 3,453 confirmed cases and 304 probable cases of Coronavirus. DHEC is urging everyone who is eligible to get the vaccine. DHEC is hosting numerous vaccination clinics across the state. For more information…
Lexington Medical Center updates visitation policy in Emergency Department
In light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Lexington Medical Center has updated its visitation policy.
Lexington County reserve deputy passes away after battle with COVID-19
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says a reserve deputy passed away after a battle with COVID-19.
DHEC on COVID-19: Get Vaccinated if Eligible
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State health officials say everyone who is eligible should get vaccinated. And now that school is in session, with children in close proximity to each other, DHEC say that is how the virus spreads. Plus, with the Fall season ahead and more people indoors, Doctor Brannon Traxler says that could also be a concern. Categories: Local News Tags:…
ACLU sues over South Carolina ban on school mask mandates
(AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit over a South Carolina law that bans school districts from imposing mask mandates. The lawsuit argues the ban effectively excludes vulnerable students from public schools and disproportionately impacts students with underlying health conditions or disabilities, who are at risk of becoming seriously ill if they contract COVID-19. South…
DHEC reports 3,648 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 new deaths Tuesday
Tuesday South Carolina Health officials reported 3,648 new COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Health officials reported 3,648 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. DHEC also reported 10 new deaths related to the Coronavirus. According to DHEC, this brings the state’s total number of cases to nearly 700-thousand and more than 10-thousand deaths statewide DHEC says nearly 47 percent of South Carolinians are fully vaccinated. If you would like to get…
DHEC: 2,467 total new cases of COVID-19, nine new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 2,467 total new cases of COVID-19 and nine new deaths in South Carolina.
