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.
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DHEC: 1,381 new cases of COVID-19, three new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,381 new cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths in South Carolina.
Survey finds majority of vaccinated individuals willing to get boosters
A new survey shows most vaccinated adults plan to get booster shots.
OMICRON VARIANT: DHEC urges continued caution instead of panic concerning new threat
“Because of these incredibly effective and safe, life-saving vaccines, we don’t have to repeat history.”
DHEC: 1,099 new cases of COVID-19, 36 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,099 new cases of COVID-19 and 36 additional virus related deaths in the state.
AG Wilson speaks on pending lawsuits regarding federal vaccine mandates
At the Statehouse Wednesday, Attorney General Alan Wilson spoke about three pending lawsuits he’s filed against federal vaccine mandates.
AP source: 1st case of omicron variant identified in US
A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
DHEC: 806 new cases of COVID-19, 23 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 806 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Federal judge blocks healthcare worker vaccine mandate, siding with AG Wilson
A federal judge Tuesday sided with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to block a federal vaccine mandate that would require healthcare workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
World takes action as new variant emerges in southern Africa
By Raf Casert
A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa on Friday as a new COVID-19 variant emerged.
