FDA gives emergency authorization to new at-home COVID-19 test
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized another at-home COVID-19 test for emergency use. The federal agency green lit the Quidel QuickVue at-home COVID-19 test.
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12 more CVS pharmacies in SC will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines
CVS is adding 12 more pharmacy locations in the Palmetto State that will administer COVID-19 vaccines. Officials say the new locations will receive more than 15,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on a weekly basis.
SC to enter phase 1B of vaccination plan on Monday
In a press conference held Tuesday morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina will enter phase 1B of the state’s vaccination plan on March 8.
Bars, restaurants now able to serve alcohol past 11pm after Gov. McMaster lifts ‘Last Call’ restriction
Restaurants and bars have been given the ‘okay’ to resume normal alcohol sales effective today, Monday, March 1st. Governor McMaster made the announcement Friday, officially lifting the ‘Last Call’ order in South Carolina that’s been in effect since last July.
CDC: More than 77 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered nationwide so far
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than 77 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered nationwide.
Doctors recommend women schedule mammograms before receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Doctors are now recommending women schedule their mammograms before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. That’s because the vaccine can stimulate a potent immune response, including swollen lymph nodes, which can look like breast cancer, even if there is no cancer.
DHEC: 740 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 14 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
DHEC reports 1,197 new cases of COVID-19, 35 deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 1,197 new cases of COVID-19 and 35 newly confirmed deaths in South Carolina. The state now has seen a total of 444,207 cases since the pandemic began and 7,578 total deaths. Of the 26,779 most recent tests taken, DHEC reported 7% of them came back positive. This data is…
1,112 new cases of COVID-19, 18 new deaths in SC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 1,112 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 new deaths in South Carolina. Since the pandemic began last March, the state has reported a total of 442,957 cases of the virus and 7,546. DHEC also reported of the 33,499 most recent COVID-19 tests taken, 5% came back positive. Categories:…
New poll suggests most Americans either want to be vaccinated or have already received one
A new poll shows most Americans either want to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or they already have. The survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation indicates 55% percent of people surveyed have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
