Consumer News: Gilead recalling its COVID-19 drug, more than 230,000 pounds of pork also being recalled and more
Consumer News: Gilead recalling its COVID-19 drug, more than 230,000 pounds of pork also being recalled and more.
COVID-19
Omicron could launch transition from ‘pandemic to endemic,’ severity depends on us: SCDHEC
By Simon Williams (WPDE)
More cases of the Omicron variant have been identified across the United States. So far, DHEC leaders have not identified the variant in South Carolina, but South Carolina’s public health director says this new variant could be the beginning of our transition from a pandemic to an endemic.
Study finds most cases of myocarditis in kids after COVID-19 vaccines resolved quickly
A new study found most cases of heart inflammation in young people after the COVID-19 vaccine was mild and resolved quickly.
DHEC: 799 new cases of COVID-19, 21 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 799 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Dr. Fauci on the importance of boosters as the Omicron variant spreads
New stricter travel rules are now in effect for international travelers. This comes as the Omicron variant spreads across the country. While health officials continue to learn more about this new variant, they say the best protection against the virus is still the vaccine.
Cruise ship with COVID-19 infections arrives in New Orleans
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship with at least 10 passengers and crew members infected with COVID-19 has docked in New Orleans.
A look inside a North Carolina lab’s effort to track COVID-19
A rare look inside lab sequencing. With the new Omicron variant, the effort to track the coronavirus is intensifying. A highly specialized lab in North Carolina is at the forefront.
Facebook reportedly sold ads promoting anti-vaccine messages
Facebook has reportedly made hundreds of thousands of dollars selling ads that promote anti-vaccine messages and compare America’s COVID-19 response to Nazi Germany.
Travelers react to new testing requirements for international travel
President Biden’s newly announced plan to fight a potential winter surge of COVID-19 includes new rules for international travel. Some passengers have already expressed concern the new requirements may make travel impractical.
Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health suspend COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees
Two Midlands hospital systems announced they’ll no longer require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
