CDC studies show COVID-19 vaccines remained effective during omicron surge
Two new CDC studies show COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective even during the omicron surge.
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Officials discuss transitioning from emergency phase with community coronavirus levels down
Community coronavirus levels and projected deaths are down. Now, officials are talking about the transition out of the emergency phase.
Study finds fourth COVID-19 shot boosts antibodies but does not offer much protection from infection
A new study indicates a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was safe and boosted antibody levels, but doesn’t offer much protection from infection.
Experts predict weekly COVID-19 deaths to keep going down
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects COVID-19 deaths will continue to decrease.
WHO: New COVID deaths fell 17% last week, but cases rising
The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 17% in the last week even as COVID-19 infections rose.
Vaccine clinic at Richland Library St. Andrews on Thursday
The Richland Library says it is partnering with Cooperative Health to offer COVID-19 vaccines at its St. Andrews location this Thursday.
DHEC releases first of now weekly coronavirus reports in the state
Beginning today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is releasing the state’s coronavirus data on a weekly basis.
Pfizer on the potential need for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose
Officials say while a third shot helps protect against hospitalization and death, it’s not that good at protecting against infections.
Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s ‘feeling fine’
Former President Barack Obama says he tested positive for the coronavirus, but he’s feeling relatively healthy.
CDC reports only 2% of the U.S. population lives in counties with “high” COVID-19 community level
The CDC says just 2% of the U.S. population now live in a county with a “high” COVID-19 community level.
