Coronavirus

DHEC: 1,226 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and 17 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 1,226 new confirmed cases and 17 new confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 82,071 and confirmed deaths to 1,452 statewide. Health officials say the number of individual test results reported to DHEC on Sunday was 8,395  and the…

Free drive through Coronavirus screenings across SC: Where to get tested

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, there are numerous testing sites across South Carolina and they are free. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, they are working with community partners to set up free mobile testing clinics throughout the coming weeks. DHEC says there are 96 mobile testing events…

DHEC reports 25 new deaths and 1,170 new Coronavirus cases in SC

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday, announced 1,170 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 25 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 80,856 and confirmed deaths to 1,436. Health officials say as of Saturday a total of 700,464 tests have been conducted in the state. See…

DHEC reports 74 Coronavirus deaths, most reported in a single day in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, announced 74 new deaths and 1,368 new cases of Coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 79,674, and confirmed deaths to 1,412 statewide. Per DHEC, the reported deaths today range from 6/20/20 to 7/24/20. You can see the full report here: http://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/COVID-Death-Summary_7-25-2020.pdf…

DHEC: 1,654 new Coronavirus cases and 39 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Wednesday, announced 1,654 new confirmed cases and one new probable case of the coronavirus  and 39 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 74,761. Health officials say the total number of individual test results reported to DHEC yesterday statewide was 8,574 and the…

DHEC reports high number of Coronavirus deaths at 56, 1,870 new cases in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced a high number of deaths at 56 and 1,870 new confirmed cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 73,101 and confirmed deaths to 1,203. Health officials say the total number of individual test results reported to DHEC on…

DHEC: 1,445 new Coronavirus cases and 9 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Monday, 1,445 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 71,213 and confirmed deaths to 1,147. According to health officials, the total number of individual test results reported to DHEC Sunday statewide was 8,186…

South Carolina reaches record high number of COVID-19 cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina has reached a new record high number of confirmed Coronavirus cases. Sunday, DHEC reported 2,335 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 19 additional confirmed deaths. State Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 69,765 and confirmed deaths to 1,138. According to DHEC *Today’s case data includes 526 new confirmed cases…

DHEC reports more than 2,300 cases of Coronavirus in SC and 19 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Sunday announced 2,335 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 19 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 69,765 and confirmed deaths to 1,138. Health officials say Sunday’s case data includes 526 new confirmed cases from July 17 that DHEC received…

DHEC hosting more than 80 Coronavirus mobile sites in SC

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– If you need to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting more than 80 mobile testing sites across the State. State Health officials say, as part of ongoing efforts to increase testing in underserved and rural communities, they are working with community partners to set up mobile testing clinics that bring testing to these communities. DHEC says…