Coronavirus

State leaders to ramp up coronavirus testing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Beginning Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Office of the Governor, the City of Columbia and the University of South Carolina are all teaming up to launch several days of free COVID-19 testing. The drive-through testing will be located at Founder’s Park and MLK Park from 11 a.m-3 p.m. Testing will be…

Fort Jackson working with MUSC to provide free COVID-19 testing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials from Fort Jackson say they are partnering with the Medical University of South Carolina to offer free coronavirus testing for individuals with authorized post access. The testing will be available September 22 and 24 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m, with the main day for retirees and Veteran Health Identification Card holders being September 22. The drive-through testing…

DHEC: 740 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 27 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its updated coronavirus numbers. DHEC reports 740 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 new confirmed deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 132,565 with 2,992 deaths. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC says 6,294 tests were conducted…

Prisma Health temporarily closes COVID-19 testing sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Wednesday, Prisma Health announced that their drive-thru coronavirus test sites are being temporarily closed due to the heavy rains expected to come through the area over the coming days.  The test sites will be closed through Friday. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, testing

DHEC: 489 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 28 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 489 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 new confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 131,428 with 2,968 confirmed deaths. Officials say the percent positive tests was 13.5%. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please…

City of Columbia offering free coronavirus testing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC and Prisma Health to provide free COVID-19 testing. A mobile testing site has been set up at 2204 Lee Street. Testing is available from 8 a.m.-noon each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. No appointment is necessary. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, testing

DHEC: 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,917 and confirmed deaths to 2,943. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC  says the total number…

Reopen SC Rally at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Protesters gathered at the South Carolina State House Tuesday for a “Re-Open SC rally”. Many on hand were holding up signs that said ‘un mask now’ or ‘reopen the state’. Demonstrators showed support for ending mask mandates and opening the state fully.   Categories: Local News, State Tags: Coronavirus, reopen sc

DHEC: 525 new cases of Coronavirus, 7 additional deaths in SC

DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,256 and confirmed deaths to 2,922

SCDHEC/Twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on, Monday, reported 525 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 7 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,256 and confirmed deaths to 2,922. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total…

Percent positive for SC Coronavirus cases released Sunday among lowest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday  515 new confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19, and 24 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 129,484, and confirmed deaths to 2,915. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here Health officials say the total…