Health officials call on everyone to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is calling on everyone in the state to help prevent the record increase and spread of coronavirus.
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DHEC: 1,845 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 93 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus data as of Thursday. DHEC notes that the data currently available is lower than the actual number of cases and deaths, due to an internal systems issue. The data will be updated when the issue is fixed.
Today is the final day for those in phase 1a to schedule their coronavirus vaccine appointment
Friday marks the final day for people in phase 1a to get their COVID-19 vaccinations or schedule an appointment to receive one before vaccinations are opened to the next sub-phase.
Prisma Health to open two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination sites in Columbia and Greenville on Monday
Beginning Monday, Prisma Health says it is opening two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination sites. The sites, located in Columbia and Greenville, are by appointment only.
AP: South Carolina giving up on some contact tracing efforts
South Carolina’s health department says it is giving up on trying to contact trace each individual coronavirus case in the state. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that it was switching from a “containment” to a “mitigation” approach.
Orangeburg County Schools to keep classes online through the end of the month
In a statement released Thursday, the Orangeburg County School District says they will continue with their 100% virtual learning model through the end of January.
DHEC: 4,809 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 18 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday. DHEC notes that they are still experiencing an internal systems issue that is causing the data displayed to be lower than the actual number. The department says the numbers will be updated when the issue is resolved.
DHEC, LLR announce expansion of medical professionals who can administer the COVID-19 vaccine
On Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) announced a joint order that expands the number of medical professionals who are able to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in the state.
Want to get a COVID-19 vaccine but are afraid of needles? These tips may help
As progress continues toward rolling out more COVID-19 vaccines, millions of Americans struggle with a fear of getting shots.
Dollar General offering bonus for employees who receive a coronavirus vaccine
Dollar General is offering its workers a bonus to get a coronavirus vaccine. On Wednesday, the chain announced it will give its workers a one-time payment equivalent to four hours of pay after receiving a completed vaccination.
