A new vaccination site will open in Columbia this week. Beginning Wednesday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., FEMA, the state of South Carolina, and Richland County will be providing vaccines at Columbia Place Mall.
DHEC reports 453 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths in South Carolina.
Officials say the U.S. is facing new challenges in the fight against the coronavirus. Over the weekend, a record breaking 4.6 million Americans were vaccinated in just one day, but a rise in cases is threatening a fourth wave of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced another 588 cases of COVID-19, and 2 more South Carolinians have died. The state has now reported a total of 471,396 cases and 8,165 deaths. DHEC also reports a 5.1% positivity rate. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 632 new cases of COVID-19. Another 17 South Carolinians have died as a result of the virus. South Carolina now has a total of 470,805 cases of COVID-19 and 8,160 total deaths. DHEC also reports a 3.7% positivity rate. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC
An infant in North Carolina is testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies, but it’s not because he’s gotten the vaccine or the virus, it’s from breastfeeding.
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are urging South Carolinians to remain vigilant in the fight against COVID-19. DHEC held a media briefing Friday afternoon.
Many in our society have celebrated the incredible scientific accomplishment of developing safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines in record time. As vaccine rollout continues throughout the country, we are learning that some parts of our society are particularly hesitant about receiving the vaccine.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
Officials are warning the public not to buy the coronavirus vaccine online. Cyber security firm, Check Point, has been investigating COVID-19 related advertisements on the dark web for months for things like negative coronavirus tests and now, vaccines.
