Coronavirus

DHEC: Nine additional deaths and 147 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 147 new cases of the coronavirus and 9 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 7,927 and those who have died to 355. Health officials say eight of those deaths occurred in elderly…

DHEC adding more Coronavirus testings sites across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials continue to work to reach more South Carolinians with access to coronavirus testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced additional, free, COVID-19 testing sites. DHEC says there are 14 mobile testing clinics scheduled across the state, with more planned in the coming days. Health officials say the screening and specimen…

Patrons glad to return to restaurants as limited indoor dining begins

On Monday, the next phase of reopening began as restaurants could allow in-person dining, with restrictions.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Last week, restaurants in South Carolina were able to open for outdoor dining , as long as they followed certain guidelines. On Monday, the next phase of reopening began as restaurants could allow in-person dining, with restrictions. “It’s our priority as a restaurant industry, to make sure that all of our customers and our employees are…

Gov. McMaster announces close contact businesses, like Gyms, salons can reopen May 18

Businesses to open include: Gyms, barber shops, hair salons, waxing salons, nail salons, spas, tanning salons, and pools

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is pushing forward with the reopening of the State. On Monday, McMaster announced that close contact service providers, fitness and exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public or commercial pools will be able to open in a limited capacity Monday, May 18. According to the Governor, close contact service providers include the following…

Governor McMaster to hold Monday briefing on Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)– We could hear more plans about continued reopenings in South Carolina on Monday. According to the Governor’s office, Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by state public health officials for a media briefing to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus today, Monday, May 11, at 4:30 PM. Count on ABC Columbia News…

DHEC: 113 new cases of COVID in SC, 1 more death

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 113 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death. The death occurred in an elderly individual in Marion County. There are now 7,653 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state, and those who have died to 331. DHEC also announced new COVID-19 mobile testing clinics….

DHEC: 10 more deaths, 168 new cases of COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional deaths.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —On Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional deaths. This now brings the total number of people confirmed to have the virus in South Carolina to 7,531 and those who have died to 330. Eight deaths occurred in elderly individuals in…

DHEC: Four additional deaths, 238 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, announced 238 new cases of the coronavirus and four additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 7,367 and those who have died to 320. Health officials, the four deaths occurred in elderly individuals in…

SC Governor McMaster: Restaurants can reopen for limited dine in May 11

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You will soon be able to dine inside some of your favorite restaurants, according to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. On Friday, McMaster announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services beginning on Monday, May 11. The Governor’s office says based on advice and recommendations from the “Response” component of…