South Carolina health experts warn against complacency as COVID fight continues in the state
Not enough people in the state are vaccinated according to a Prisma Health infectious disease specialist.
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Gov. McMaster visits Kershaw County School District, applauds COVID mitigation efforts
Starting the school year in August, Kershaw County School District experienced a spike in COVID cases.
South Carolina health officials continue to urge individuals to choose to get vaccinated
Dr. Traxler says the state has seen a slight uptick in vaccination rates compared to the summer months, but says more progress needs to be made.
LOW VACCINATION RATE: Columbia mayor hosts roundtable with government officials to encourage more to get shots
“Children are dying today because we refuse to get vaccinated,” she said. “I don’t know what else I can tell you except that if we continue down this path, we’re going to be in more trouble than we ever thought we would be.”
FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
By Sasha Pezenik
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Today: City of Columbia hosts vaccination site at Drew Wellness Center
Anyone who gets vaccinated at this site will get a chance to enter to win 2 free round trip tickets from American Airlines
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Happening Today: The City of Columbia is teaming up with Lexington Medical Center for a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The clinic is at the Drew Wellness Center at 2101 Walker Solomon Way from 1 to 4 p-m Wednesday, July 29. This is all part of the City of Columbia’s effort to get more South Carolinians vaccinated. Anyone who gets…
American Airlines, City of Columbia offering COVID-19 vaccine incentive
American Airlines, City of Columbia offering COVID-19 vaccine incentive
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
Novavax officials say a large study found that its COVID-19 shot is about 90% effective and its also protected against variants.
Learn more about Joseph H. Neal Health Collaborative’s COVID-19 vaccine initiative
The Joseph H. Neal Health Collaborative is launching an initiative to give underserved communities a free COVID-19 vaccine.
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
By Lauran Neergaard
Moderna said its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12; this could make it the 2nd option for that age group in the U.S.
