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Columbia City Council to discuss suspending normal operating procedures of Council meetings due to Coronavirus

City Council to discuss suspending normal operating procedures of City Council meetings, during City Council Work Session
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Today City of Columbia leaders will discuss changing council meeting protocols because of the Coronavirus. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following information about the growing concern: “In the interest of public health, City Council will discuss suspending normal operating procedures of City Council meetings, during the City Council Work Session on Tuesday, March 10th at 2 p.m.”…

Kershaw County
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“It’s scary”: Kershaw County residents respond to rise in COVID-19 cases

DHEC says five of seven presumptive positive cases have originated in the county
Tim Scott,

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — One confirmed case and five presumptive positive cases of coronavirus have been identified in people who live in Camden, according to South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). As a response, several people are taking extra precautions to keep themselves safe. “There’s a lot of people who are acting like they’re not concerned…

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State officials: SC has two confirmed positive cases of Coronavirus

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state health officials, updated the cases of Coronavirus in South Carolina. At the briefing, Governor Henry McMaster said they have spoken to Vice President Pence about the Coronavirus. McMaster briefing McMaster says the risk still remains low in the state and that South Carolinians should practice good hygiene. If…

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Developing: Governor McMaster to hold update on Coronavirus in SC

McMaster will be joined by state public health officials Monday
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold an updated briefing on the Coronavirus in South Carolina. According to the Governor’s Office, 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. The update is set for 3:00 PM Monday….

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Governor McMaster releases statement on additional ‘presumptive’ cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– South Carolina  Governor Henry McMaster released a statement Sunday in response to DHEC reporting it has identified four additional possible cases of Coronavirus in the state. Mcmaster statement: “Healthcare authorities in South Carolina are following established protocols and procedures in addressing the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. There is no cause for public alarm or speculation. It’s important to…

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Governor to meet with health officials on 2 ‘presumptive’ cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media update with state public health officials  Saturday to address 2 potential cases of Coronavirus in South Carolina. Late Friday the Governor released a statement in response to word that there are two possible cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina: “Healthcare authorities in South Carolina have been preparing…

Dhec Update
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DHEC: No confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Carolina as of Thursday

DHEC presented the most recent results to members of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With the number of people who have come down with coronavirus continuing the rise, there are still no confirmed cases in South Carolina as of Thursday Officials with the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) spoke with members of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee Thursday morning to tell them people should not panic. DHEC officials…

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SC DHEC monitoring patients for Coronavirus, No confirmed cases

SC DHEC officials are reporting that they are monitoring 13 people, Five tests came back negative
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control is monitoring the Coronavirus. North Carolina is now reporting one case of covid-19 and Georgia reported at least two cases. In Washington State at least nine people have died. In South Carolina, DHEC officials are reporting that they are monitoring 13 people, and five tests came back negative….

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No confirmed coronavirus cases in S.C. as of Monday; Governor tells people to “take it easy”

The Governor and his Public Health Emergency Plan Committee have protocols in place in case one is reported
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, public health officials are getting prepared in case someone comes down with the illness in South Carolina. As of Monday afternoon, South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says there are no confirmed cases in the state. Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) quoted a hit song…

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Gov. McMaster leads Public health meeting on Coronavirus, there are no SC Cases

There are no confirmed cases in South Carolina
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster  led a meeting with the Public Health Emergency Plan Committee to discuss how the state is preparing to combat any cases of Coronavirus in the state. DHEC says, as of now, there are no confirmed cases in South Carolina. image CDC The meeting’s agenda included a Coronavirus update from DHEC…