Coronavirus

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Richland, Lexington courts put temporary restrictions, cancellations in place to avoid coronavirus exposure

Richland County and Lexington County put temporary changes into effect as cases of COVID-19 continue to climb
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown announced Thursday that a decision has been made to temporarily restrict access to the Judicial Center due to possible concerns of indirect exposure to the coronavirus. All jury trials at the courthouse are now postponed. Brown says it’s a temporary restriction as crews come in to the clean the building. Right now only essential personnel…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Richland

Fort Jackson adds additional modifications to keep soldiers coronavirus free

As the number of coronavirus cases grow around the world, and here in SC, Fort Jackson military post has no cases and introduces changes to keep it that way
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Fort Jackson Commanding General @Twitter Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Fort Jackson announced Thursday that Family Day and Graduations are cancelled for the foreseeable future. Fort Jackson’s Commanding General says the cancellations includes next week’s events for 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment on March 19th. The ceremony will still be held, but it will be live streamed on the Fort Jackson…

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Local Living: A look at some of the events canceled due to Coronavirus concerns

From St Pats in Five Points to The Cup - Here's a list of some events that are canceled or postponed
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is a big line up of local events that are being impacted due to concerns over the coronavirus. One of the Midlands largest events, the annual St. Pats Festival in Five Points, has been postponed. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he and the Five Points Merchants Association agreed with the decision and that it will be…

2 Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Georgia; Us Total Now Over 100
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DHEC announces two new presumptive Cases of Coronavirus in SC

DHEC investigating two new possible cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus from Kershaw and Lancaster Counties
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday they are investigating two additional possible cases of Coronavirus. The possible cases are from Kershaw and Lancaster Counties, the agency announced. According to DHEC, this brings the total number of presumptive positive cases to six, along with six confirmed cases. Per DHEC: The case from Lancaster…
Local News, State

Carolina Cup cancels 86th running of Carolina Cup Races due to Coronavirus concerns

Crysty Vaughan,

CAMDEN, SC (WOLO)– The Carolina Cup has canceled the upcoming 86th running of the Carolina Cup Races on March 28, 2020 due to concerns over Coronavirus. Cup officials say they are following the guidance from the US Center for Disease Control, and local Kershaw County health authorities. The statement below was posted on the Carolina Cup Racing Association website:  “The…
Health, National News, State

Amtrak increases cleanings, cancels some trips

The transportation company Amtrak is putting new cleaning protocols in place amid the Coronavirus
ABC Columbia Staff,

Alex Wong/Getty Images Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Amtrak says they are closely watching the Coronavirus, and while doing so have new protocols in place. Some of the actions include enhanced cleaning protocols, specifically increasing the amount of times trains are cleaned. The transportation company says they are also making more sanitizer and disinfectant for customers and staff. Through April 30th, 2020 they…

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DHEC announces new presumptive case of Coronavirus in SC

DHEC is investigating one new possible case of the #COVID19 novel coronavirus in Lancaster County
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Department of Health officials announced Wednesday, they are investigating another possible case of Coronavirus. SC DHEC officials say the new case is a woman in Lancaster County. Officials say there is no known travel outside of the U.S. and they are working to determine who she may have had contact with. This latest cases brings…

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The COMET takes measures to try and prevent Coronavirus on Buses

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The COMET bus system says it is working to take steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. In a release sent to ABC Columbia News, COMET officials detailed the procedures to reduce the spread.  Some of those preventive procedures include, hand sanitizing stations on all buses, information from the CDC posted on all buses, and all buses…

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SC DHEC confirms two new possible cases of Coronavirus

DHEC announced they are investigating two new possible cases of Coronavirus in Camden, in Kershaw County
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday afternoon they are investigating two new possible cases of the Coronavirus in Camden, in Kershaw County. According to DHEC, the new cases are household contacts who tested presumptive positive for the Coronavirus and are currently hospitalized. DHEC says it is working with the healthcare facility and…

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Prisma Health providing updates on health care system’s preparedness for Coronavirus

Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Crysty Vaughan, Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. The Prisma Health team is discussing the extensive protocol used to care for Coronavirus patients within the hospital system. “Anyone that comes in with febrile respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, is immediately placed in…