Research finds those with sleep-related breathing problems may be at higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalization and death
People with sleep-related breathing problems may face a 31% increased risk of COVID-19 related hospitalizations and death.
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DHEC: 933 new cases of COVID-19, 14 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 933 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of US COVID-19 cases
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Clemson University reports 10 cases of the omicron variant confirmed on campus
Clemson University announced the campus has confirmed its first cases of the omicron variant.
DHEC, City of Columbia hosting more COVID-19 vaccination clinics before the new year
With only 51% of all eligible South Carolinians fully vaccinated, DHEC and the City of Columbia are holding a number of free coronavirus vaccine clinics.
DHEC: 1,092 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death in SC
DHEC reports 1,092 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in the state.
Moderna: Initial booster data shows good results on omicron
Moderna said Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the rapidly spreading omicron variant.
DHEC: 1,242 new cases of COVID-19, 16 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,242 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
CDC updates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations after advisors meet Thursday
The CDC has updated its recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines after its vaccine advisors met on Thursday. This comes as the Omicron variant continues to spread in the U.S.
DHEC reports more hospital beds being filled with COVID-19 patients
DHEC reports 570 hospital beds filled with COVID-19 patients this evening, 23% higher than a week ago.
