Johnson & Johnson releases vaccine trial results
Friday morning, Johnson & Johnson released the phase 3 global trial results of its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
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New model shows new COVID-19 variants may cause thousands of more deaths in the U.S.
A university model is saying the new COVID-19 variations may cause thousands of more deaths in the United States.
DHEC confirms first child death from COVID-19 related condition
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports a teenager died this week from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, a rare health condition that occurs in some children and teenagers who have contracted COVID-19, or been in contact with someone infected with the virus.
Prisma Health hosts town hall to answer common vaccine questions
Prisma Health held a town hall Thursday afternoon to answer common questions and concerns people have about the coronavirus vaccine.
DHEC warns of potential vaccine scams
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is warning the public about potential vaccine scams across the state.
DHEC: 2,934 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in SC, death count updated after system upgrade caused delay
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
Prisma Health accepting limited walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations, announce new recovery units
Prisma Health is now accepting limited walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations, but only while supplies last. The health system had previously stopped allowing walk-ins because of a lower than expected vaccine supply.
DHEC: COVID-19 variant originally discovered in South Africa detected in South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the COVID-19 variant originally detected in South Africa has been detected in South Carolina. Officials say the two cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant are the first to be discovered in the United States.
COVID-19 vaccine site open Friday in Fairfield County
Residents of Fairfield County have a new opportunity to access the COVID-19 vaccine. A vaccination site will be available this Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of Fairfield Medical Associates on West Moultrie Street.
New report ranks SC 10th in the nation for vaccine administration
A new national report shows South Carolina ranks among the top in the nation for how quickly the state is getting vaccines into people’s arms. South Carolina is ranked 10th in the nation for giving 61% of the total doses of vaccines received.
