DHEC: COVID-19 variant originally discovered in U.K., found in South Carolina
This weekend, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a case of the U.K variant of COVID-19 was discovered in South Carolina.
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CDC issues guidelines to safely enjoy the Super Bowl this weekend
As the Super Bowl kicks off this Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing new pandemic-related guidance for the big game to keep people safe. Officials say the safest way to watch the game is at home with the people you live with.
2,649 cases of COVID-19, 23 deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, DHEC reported 2,649 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina, and 25 new deaths. This is a slight drop in cases and deaths from the day before. DHEC reports the positivity rate has also declined slightly. Of the 12,368 most recent tests taken, 21.4% came back positive. South Carolina has now seen 396,712 total coronavirus cases, and 6,355…
2,966 COVID-19 cases, 65 deaths Saturday in SC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, DHEC reported 2,966 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina, and 65 more deaths. South Carolina has now had 394,153 total cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. 6,336 South Carolinians have died from the virus. This data is accurate as of Thursday, January 28th. 11,964 tests were taken, and 24.8% of those were reported positive. Categories: Local…
DHEC: 3,112 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 37 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
Lawmakers continue to discuss COVID-19 relief plan
Lawmakers in Washington D.C. are still discussing a COVID-19 relief plan to get more stimulus payments to struggling Americans.
New model shows new COVID-19 variants may cause thousands of more deaths in the U.S.
A university model is saying the new COVID-19 variations may cause thousands of more deaths in the United States.
DHEC confirms first child death from COVID-19 related condition
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports a teenager died this week from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, a rare health condition that occurs in some children and teenagers who have contracted COVID-19, or been in contact with someone infected with the virus.
DHEC: COVID-19 variant originally discovered in South Africa detected in South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the COVID-19 variant originally detected in South Africa has been detected in South Carolina. Officials say the two cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant are the first to be discovered in the United States.
AP: SC lawmakers considering $208 million for vaccine rollout
The lawmakers who write South Carolina’s budget will vote Monday afternoon on advancing up to $208 million to speed up COVID-19 vaccination efforts and fund other pandemic relief.
