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1,925 new COVID-19 cases in SC, 52 deaths in SC

Feb 6, 2021 12:28 PM EST

Lindsey Goodwin,

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…

Study shows rapid testing can cut down coronavirus infections in schools

Feb 4, 2021 5:29 PM EST

Mike Olson,

A new study finds weekly rapid coronavirus testing can cut infections by 50% in high schools and 35% in primary schools.

Survey ranks SC as one of the least safe states when it comes to COVID-19

Feb 4, 2021 3:39 PM EST

Mike Olson,

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.

Studies suggest some COVID-19 survivors may suffer from heart damage

Feb 3, 2021 5:57 PM EST

CNN,

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.

More than 2.8 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since beginning of pandemic

Feb 3, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Mike Olson,

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 mask ordinance extended another 61 days

Feb 3, 2021 12:42 PM EST

Mike Olson,

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.

At least 32 states reporting cases of COVID-19 variants

Feb 2, 2021 5:44 PM EST

CNN,

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.

TSA now enforcing President Biden’s mask mandate

Feb 2, 2021 1:02 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Beginning Tuesday, the TSA will start enforcing President Joe Biden’s mask mandate for mass transit.

Several nations across the globe are tightening their COVID-19 restrictions

Feb 2, 2021 12:55 PM EST

Mike Olson,

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.

Prisma Health celebrates 100k COVID-19 vaccinations

Feb 1, 2021 6:27 PM EST

Lindsey Goodwin,

State health officials Monday say South Carolina will see a 16% increase in its weekly shipment for first vaccine doses from the federal government beginning this week, and Prisma Health administered their 100-thousandth COVID-19 vaccination.

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1,925 new COVID-19 cases in SC, 52 deaths in SC

Study shows rapid testing can cut down coronavirus infections in schools

Survey ranks SC as one of the least safe states when it comes to COVID-19

Studies suggest some COVID-19 survivors may suffer from heart damage

More than 2.8 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since beginning of pandemic

Columbia mask ordinance extended another 61 days

At least 32 states reporting cases of COVID-19 variants

TSA now enforcing President Biden’s mask mandate

Several nations across the globe are tightening their COVID-19 restrictions

Prisma Health celebrates 100k COVID-19 vaccinations

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