Study shows rapid testing can cut down coronavirus infections in schools
A new study finds weekly rapid coronavirus testing can cut infections by 50% in high schools and 35% in primary schools.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported 2,228 new cases of COVID-19, and 35 new confirmed deaths. South Carolina now has a total of 412,996 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began. 6,849 South Carolinians have died. DHEC reports of the 35,718 most recent tests taken, 8.8% were reported positive. This data is accurate as of…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported 1,925 new cases of coronavirus in South Carolina, and 52 deaths. DHEC says South Carolina has reported 410,639 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. 6,816 South Carolinians have died. Of the 33,760 most recent tests taken in the state, 7.8% were reported positive. This data is accurate…
A new study finds weekly rapid coronavirus testing can cut infections by 50% in high schools and 35% in primary schools.
In spite of the improvements in vaccine distribution, South Carolina remains one of the least safe states in the country when it comes to COVID-19. South Carolina is ranked 50th out of all states and Washington D.C.
This week kicks off American Heart Month, and several studies suggest COVID-19 survivors may continue to suffer from virus-related heart damage, even if they weren’t sick enough to be hospitalized.
As of January 28, more than 2.8 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there was a 12% increase in child cases over the last two weeks.
Columbia City Council officials have extended the city’s mask ordinance for another 61 days. The group met virtually on Tuesday, where the coronavirus remained a top priority.
It’s been more than a month since the United Kingdom identified a new, more contagious coronavirus variant. Now, there are multiple variants scientists are keeping an eye on, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says at least 32 states are reporting cases of these variants, with more than 470 cases and counting.
Beginning Tuesday, the TSA will start enforcing President Joe Biden’s mask mandate for mass transit.
Across the globe, we’re seeing different countries tighten their coronavirus safety measures. Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other regions. The order was set to expire February 7, but officials say extreme caution is needed, with the Olympic Games just months away.