Coronavirus

Coronavirus cases surge in SC, Health officials urge mask use, social distancing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Record numbers of coronavirus cases in South Carolina were released Saturday. DHEC reported 1,157 new confirmed cases in one day and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have Coronavirus in South Carolina to 23,756. To find a mobile testing clinic event near you at scdhec.gov/covid19mobileclinics. Health officials say everyone is…

DHEC encourages SC residents to help prevent spread of Coronavirus: wear mask

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to take precautions against COVID-19. To help protect others from COVID-19, DHEC encourages everyone to wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public. Learn more at https://t.co/gA3IO0XkgT. #StaySCStrong pic.twitter.com/aAKgVMUWjK — SCDHEC (@scdhec) June 17, 2020 Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the…

SC Coronavirus cases spike again, DHEC reports 1,157

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Saturday, announced 1,157 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 5 additional confirmed deaths. According to Health officials,  there are currently 673 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to…

Free Coronavirus drive thru testing hosted by Prisma Health this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking for free COVID 19 testing, without an appointment, Prisma Health has several mobile sites. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Saturday June 20 from 10am-3pm. This testing will take place at Benedict College Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 2047 Two Notch Rd., Columbia (drive-through only) Officials say no appointment is needed and you should…

Prisma Health hosts Free Coronavirus Drive Thru testing at Benedict Stadium

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Happening today and Saturday, you can get tested for COVID 19 without an appointment. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20 from 10am-3pm. This testing will take place at Benedict College Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 2047 Two Notch Rd., Columbia (drive-through only) Officials say no appointment is needed and you should…

Coronavirus Cases in SC spike to 987, DHEC reports four additional deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday, announced 987 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and four additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 21,533, and confirmed deaths to 621. (ABC Columbia) State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell In a statement released Thursday by Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist,…

DHEC and Kroger Health hosting COVID-19 testing by appointment

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Environmental control continues to add more mobile testing sites for Coronavirus. According to DHEC, they have partnered with Kroger Health to host testing at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. It will take place until 1pm pm today, June 18 and 9am -1pm on Tuesday June 23. DHEC says the testing will be by…

DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Wednesday,  577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 10 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed cases to 20,551, probable cases to 5, confirmed deaths to 617, and zero probable deaths. ABC Columbia image Per DHEC: Nine of the deaths occurred…

Prisma Health hosting Free Coronavirus drive thru tests in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking for free COVID 19 testing, without an appointment, Prisma Health has several mobile sites. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Thursday, June 18 at Memorial Stadium, located on South Holly street in Columbia from 10am-2pm. Officials are also hosting a drive thru site on Friday, June 19 and Saturday June 20 from…

DHEC: 5 additional deaths, 595 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Health officials release the latest numbers of coronavirus cases statewide as of Tuesday June 16

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday,  announced 595 new cases of the coronavirus and 5 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 19,990 and those who have died to 607. Three of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals from Chesterfield (1), Colleton…