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DHEC: Fed. government warns of possible vaccine shipping delays in the southeast due to severe weather

Feb 11, 2021 1:09 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says the federal government has made them aware that some southeastern states could experience a delay in COVID-19 vaccine shipments due to severe weather over the next few days.

Prisma Health consolidating vaccination sites to better manage vaccine administration amidst increased demand

Feb 11, 2021 12:25 PM EST

Mike Olson,

In a statement released Thursday afternoon, Prisma Health announced that they are cutting the number of coronavirus vaccination sites from 12 to six in order to better manage vaccine supplies amidst the increased demand. Prisma says the move will help them more efficiently serve patients and streamline site logistics.

Columbia VA to host mass vaccination clinic for veterans at Colonial Life Arena

Feb 11, 2021 5:00 AM EST

Kenneil Mitchell,

Columbia Veterans Affairs is teaming up with the University of South Carolina to host a mass vaccination clinic on President’s Day.

Dr. Linda Bell addresses concerns that smokers will be prioritized over others for the COVID-19 vaccine

Feb 10, 2021 5:28 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control provided an update on its efforts to distribute as many vaccines as possible.

DHEC: 1,516 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 39 additional deaths in SC

Feb 10, 2021 2:36 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.

AP: S. Carolina Senate OKs moving teachers up in vaccine line

Feb 10, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Associated Press,

The South Carolina Senate has voted unanimously in favor of a proposal to make teachers eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. Tuesday’s resolution would put educators and daycare staff in Phase 1A of the state’s vaccine plan along with seniors and health care workers.

MUSC says it is experiencing a vaccine shortage

Feb 9, 2021 5:27 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Medical University of South Carolina answered questions from the public about their current vaccination process on Tuesday.

DHEC: 1,372 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four additional deaths in SC

Feb 9, 2021 2:32 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus data as of Monday.

Facebook says it will crack down on vaccine misinformation

Feb 9, 2021 1:01 PM EST

Mike Olson,

Facebook is once again vowing to fight misinformation on its platforms. The company announced several ways it plans to better combat vaccine misinformation.

Prisma Health halting walk-in vaccinations for the rest of the week

Feb 8, 2021 5:56 PM EST

Mike Olson,

In a statement released Monday, Prisma Health announced that they will no longer be accepting walk-ins at their COVID-19 vaccination sites this week.

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DHEC: Fed. government warns of possible vaccine shipping delays in the southeast due to severe weather

Prisma Health consolidating vaccination sites to better manage vaccine administration amidst increased demand

Columbia VA to host mass vaccination clinic for veterans at Colonial Life Arena

Dr. Linda Bell addresses concerns that smokers will be prioritized over others for the COVID-19 vaccine

DHEC: 1,516 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 39 additional deaths in SC

AP: S. Carolina Senate OKs moving teachers up in vaccine line

MUSC says it is experiencing a vaccine shortage

DHEC: 1,372 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four additional deaths in SC

Facebook says it will crack down on vaccine misinformation

Prisma Health halting walk-in vaccinations for the rest of the week

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