Coronavirus

Columbia Fire Dept. launches Decontamination System for Masks

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Columbia Fire Department, on Thursday, displayed a new Decontamination System for Protective Masks. The Department held a demonstration of a decontamination process for our ABC Columbia crews. They demonstrated how they were using ultraviolet light to decontaminate and maximize the life of medical equipment such as masks. The Columbia Fire Department says they can decontaminate approximately 150…

DHEC: 12 additional deaths, 220 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday,  220 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 12 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,095 and those who have died to 244. Health officials say nine of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals…

‘I’ve never seen anything like this,’ Local animal shelter emptying as quarantine continues

There is some positivity during this pandemic, people at home under quarantine are using this time to adopt or foster a furry companion.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — There is some positivity during this pandemic, people at home under quarantine are using this time to adopt or foster a furry companion. This is helping to empty shelters nationwide. That includes local shelter Columbia Animal Services, where a lot of animals have been finding new homes. “This is the first time we’ve seen anything like…

Governor McMaster on reopening SC: The decisions we make will be deliberate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– At a briefing alongside Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed plans to reopen the state. McMaster says he hopes to be making some decisions soon on how to reopen the state and rebuild the economy. McMaster said the decisions made will be deliberate and that he does not want to…

1.5 million surgical masks for Prisma Health arrive in Greenville from China

On Sunday, Prisma Health received approximately 1.5 million surgical masks from China thanks to a collaboration with Boeing.

(Courtesy: Prisma Health) Greenville, S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday, Prisma Health received approximately 1.5 million surgical masks from China thanks to a collaboration with Boeing. The masks were shipped directly from China to Greenville, and South Carolina businesses and elected officials were present for the delivery. Gov, Henry McMaster, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Tim Scott were all in attendance….

SC surpasses 5 thousand confirmed COVID-19 cases

As of Friday evening DHEC says SC has more than 5,000 coronavirus cases

Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released their latest tally of coronavirus cases statewide. As of 5:30PM Friday April 24,  DHEC reported 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 8 additional deaths across South Carolina. The total number of people that have now been confirmed with the quickly spread virus stands…

DHEC: 10 new deaths, 161 additional cases of the Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday, announced 161 new cases of the coronavirus  and 10 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 4,917 and those who have died to 150. ABC Columbia image Health officials say the deaths occurred in seven…

DHEC: 11 new deaths, 172 additional cases of coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday, announced 172 new cases of the novel coronavirus  and 11 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 4,608 and those who have died to 135. ABC Columbia image According to health officials, the deaths occurred in…