Surveys show vaccine confidence growing among Americans, but not in communities of color
Recent surveys show more Americans plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine. However, some communities hit hardest by the virus, still do not trust the vaccine.
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DHEC: 3,599 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 49 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci among health officials who received a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine was given to some top leaders Tuesday morning.
DHEC: 2,055 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 15 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
AP: US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, by far most ever counted
2020 will go down as the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time. It’s due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic that has already killed more than 318,000 Americans, and counting.
Pfizer, Moderna testing vaccine effectiveness against new strain of COVID-19 found in the U.K.
Pfizer and Moderna say they are testing to see if their vaccines work against the new COVID-19 strain which was found in the United Kingdom and other countries.
CVS, Walgreens to begin vaccinating at long-term care facilities next week
CVS Health and Walgreens will begin vaccinating people at long-term health facilities in South Carolina next week. Both companies say they’ll start their vaccination programs for places like nursing homes on Monday, December 28.
Governor Henry McMaster tests postive for COVID-19
In a statement released on Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
President-elect Joe Biden receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday.
DHEC: 2,121 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 21 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
