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FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard

Oct 20, 2021 5:57 PM EDT

Associated Press,

U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.

DHEC officials discuss breakthrough infections and deaths amoung vaccinated individuals

Oct 20, 2021 5:27 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

DHEC says out of the 120 breakthrough deaths among vaccinated individuals in September, 97% of people had a pre-existing condition.

Governor McMaster reacts to warning from federal officials about COVID-19 rules to protect health care workers

Oct 20, 2021 2:53 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Governor Henry McMaster called a recent warning from federal officials about the state’s COVID-19 workplace standards a “preemptive strike.”

US Labor Department warns 3 GOP states over COVID rules

By Jonathan J. Cooper

Oct 20, 2021 2:35 PM EDT

Associated Press,

OSHA officials say Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with their promises to enforce labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.

DHEC: 823 new cases of COVID-19, 50 additional virus related deaths in SC

Oct 20, 2021 1:45 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

DHEC reports 823 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 additional virus related deaths in the state.

Lexington School District Two won’t extend mask mandate

Oct 20, 2021 1:11 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

A mask mandate in Lexington School District Two won’t be extended, at least for now.

FDA says only 15% of seniors have gotten their COVID-19 booster shot

Oct 19, 2021 5:27 PM EDT

CNN,

Only 15% of seniors have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster, according to the FDA.

US expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots

By Zeke Miller

Oct 19, 2021 4:07 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster doses this week in an effort to provide flexibility as the campaign for extra shots expands.

Since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 has killed more police officers than gunfire

Oct 19, 2021 3:18 PM EDT

CNN,

A new report finds the leading cause of death right now for police officers isn’t gunfire, it’s COVID-19. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, it’s killed five times as many officers as gunfire since the pandemic began.

DHEC: 613 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC

Oct 19, 2021 12:42 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

DHEC reports 613 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.

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FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard

DHEC officials discuss breakthrough infections and deaths amoung vaccinated individuals

Governor McMaster reacts to warning from federal officials about COVID-19 rules to protect health care workers

US Labor Department warns 3 GOP states over COVID rules

By Jonathan J. Cooper

DHEC: 823 new cases of COVID-19, 50 additional virus related deaths in SC

Lexington School District Two won’t extend mask mandate

FDA says only 15% of seniors have gotten their COVID-19 booster shot

US expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots

By Zeke Miller

Since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 has killed more police officers than gunfire

DHEC: 613 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC

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