DHEC reports 1,730 new cases of COVID-19 and 75 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 in what would be a major expansion that could combat an alarming rise in serious infections in youngsters and help schools stay open.
Not enough people in the state are vaccinated according to a Prisma Health infectious disease specialist.
More than 65% of eligible Americans are fully vaccinated, but shots for kids under 12 are still in the works. Getting a vaccine ready for kids ages 5-11 is one of the FDA’s top priorities, as they prep for a busy month ahead.
Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine as the U.S. government moves toward expanding its booster campaign to millions more vaccinated Americans.
DHEC reports 1,278 new cases of COVID-19 and 55 virus related deaths in the state.
After months of Delta variant cases surging, there is some good news. Exerts say the latest numbers show a downward trend.
There will not be any New Year’s Eve festivities in downtown Columbia this year. According to a public relations firm representing the city, this year’s Famously Hot New Year is opting to be famously safe and forgoing the annual celebration.
New data released by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control this morning shows the majority of severe COVID-19 cases in South Carolina are still among the unvaccinated. DHEC also released a statement saying it does not issue vaccine exemptions of any kind for adults.
DHEC reports 1,248 new COVID-19 cases and 27 virus related deaths in South Carolina.
