A bill to fine businesses that fire workers who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 is headed to the South Carolina Senate floor.
Officials say the updated guidance helps transition from Test to Stay and quarantine procedures towards living with the virus with minimal disruptions.
DHEC reports 737 new cases of COVID-19 and no new virus related deaths in its latest update.
Governor McMaster says the mandate is unlawful, and South Carolina does not plan to court-martial guardsmen who chose to not get vaccinated.
Starting March 1, masks will be recommended but not required. The company says there may be certain venues and events where you’ll have to wear a mask.
On the vaccine front, an official with the FDA is suggesting a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine might be needed closer to fall.
Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey’s proposal also would fine a private company requiring the shot $7,500 per employee fired because of that mandate.
DHEC reports 1,936 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Effective today, Lexington County School District One is implementing DHEC’s Test to Stay program in an effort to keep more healthy kids in the classrooms.
DHEC reports 1,977 new cases of COVID-19 and 114 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
