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DHEC: 1,964 new Coronavirus cases and 25 new deaths in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Friday, 1,964 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 25 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 65,857 and confirmed deaths to 1,078. Health officials say there are 1,593 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under…

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DHEC reports 1,532 new Coronavirus cases and 13 new deaths

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Monday,  announced 1,532 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 13 additional confirmed deaths . Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 58,003, and confirmed deaths statewide to 961. DHEC says there are currently 1,488 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested…

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DHEC: SC Coronavirus cases reach second highest total 1,952

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Sunday,  announced 1,952 new confirmed cases and 10 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 56,485 and confirmed deaths to 950. Health officials say there are currently 1,472 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under…

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DHEC reports record high 2,239 cases of Coronavirus, First Pediatric death

DHEC confirmed the state’s first pediatric death associated with COVID-19.
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control, Saturday,  marked the highest number of reported positive cases of COVID-19 at 2,239. DHEC Health officials say the percent positive is also the highest to date, at 22.2%. Sadly, DHEC confirmed the state’s first pediatric death associated with COVID-19. Health officials say the COVID-19-associated death of a child under…
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Last call: Governor bans alcohol sales at SC Bars, restaurants after 11pm

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for last call. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s order to stop the sale of alcoholic beverages in all bars and restaurants after 11:00 PM, takes effect tonight. ABC Columbia image On Friday, McMaster said the order was  to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 between young adults in South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster said, “We know…

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DHEC: delay in deaths reported from healthcare facilities causes record number to be reported

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A delay in reported deaths from healthcare facilities caused a large number of reported Coronavirus cases to be released Wednesday, according to DHEC. State Health officials announced 38 additional confirmed deaths. After the delay in reported deaths, DHEC is reiterating that health care facilities and providers across the state report all covid-19 related deaths within a 24…

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DHEC: 1,505 new cases of Coronavirus in SC, 6 additional deaths

SC continues to see a rise of more than a thousand new cases of coronavirus cases a day
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Monday, reported 1,505 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 6 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 46,247 and confirmed deaths to 819 statewide. Health officials say, there are currently 1,260 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are…

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DHEC hosting more than 40 coronavirus mobile sites across SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control continues to host mobile testing clinics across the Midlands. Right now there are more than 40 mobile Coronavirus testing events scheduled through august 4, 2020. Find a mobile testing clinic event near you at scdhec.gov/covid19mobileclinics. DHEC says you can also get tested…

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DHEC reports record high number of Coronavirus cases in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Saturday,  announced a record high 1,836 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 19 additional deaths. DHEC DHEC says there are currently 1,190 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases…

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Expert Tips to stay safe and healthy July 4th weekend amid Coronavirus

Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —  The July 4th holiday typically means picnics, fireworks and trips to the beach. But this year, due to the Coronavirus, the holiday will look different. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski spoke with a local infectious disease doctor to get some tips to keep you and your family safe this holiday weekend. “People are going to get out…