COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 582 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 19,378 and those who have died to 602. The deaths occurred in elderly individuals from Charleston (1) and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are urging residents to wear masks and social distance, to help protect against rising cases of Coronavirus. Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the Spread Evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who do not have symptoms and don’t…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There are more ways for residents to get tested for Coronavirus. Benedict College and the City of Columbia are joining forces with Prisma Health for free Coronavirus testing. The free testing will be at Benedict College’s Charles W. Johnson Stadium The drive-thru style event will take place for two days, Friday June 19- Saturday June 20 from 10…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to take precautions against COVID-19. Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the Spread Evidence is increasing about the high rates of infection in people who do not have symptoms and don’t know they are infectious. This places everyone at risk of getting the virus…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reopening more places as the state lifts Coronavirus restrictions. But at the same time the Governor extended the State of Emergency. Governor McMaster briefing The Governor also released a statement about safety: “South Carolinians know what they can do to keep themselves and their loved ones safe, and it’s incumbent upon…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting numerous mobile testing sites. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state. According to DHEC, there are 93 mobile testing events scheduled through July 17 with new testing events added regularly. Find a mobile testing clinic…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday announced 687 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 16,441 and those who have died to 588. Health officials say ten of the 13 deaths occurred in elderly…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday announced 528 new cases of the coronavirus and 7 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 15,759 and those who have died to 575. According to officials, five of the deaths occurred in elderly…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get tested for Coronavirus? The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state. According to DHEC, there are 121 mobile testing events scheduled through July 2 with new testing events added regularly. For a look at locations near you, click here https://www.scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-mobile-pop-clinics Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (Second…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Wear a mask and continue to social distance, that’s the message from South Carolina Public Health officials. On Tuesday, DHEC, along with the S.C. Hospital Association , S.C. Medical Association and S.C. Office of Rural Health issued the following joint statement: “DHEC, SCHA, SCMA and SCORH have come together to strongly urge all South Carolinians to actively help…
