CDC: Nearly half of U.S. adolescents are fully vaccinated
Almost half of adolescents in the United States are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19
DHEC: 2,862 new cases of COVID-19, 23 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 2,862 new cases of COVID-19 and 23 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Analysis finds many insurance plans no longer waiving out-of-pocket COVID-19 treatment costs
Many coronavirus patients recovering from long hospital stays are surprised to find that the days of full COVID-19 coverage are over.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
By Lauran Neergaard
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
South Carolinians opposed to vaccine and mask mandates rally at State Capitol
Currently, just over 50 percent of South Carolina residents are fully vaccinated with 59 percent having received at least one dose of vaccine.
DHEC: 4,777 new cases of COVID-19, 83 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 4,777 new cases of COVID-19 and 83 additional deaths in South Carolina.
FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots
By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard
An influential federal advisory panel has soundly rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans. The vote Friday, 61-3, was a blow to the Biden administration’s effort to shore up people’s protection against the virus amid the highly contagious delta variant.
AG Wilson, 23 other AGs join coalition opposing the president’s recently proposed vaccine mandate
“Regardless of how you feel about vaccines, President Biden’s edict is illegal and if the administration doesn’t change course we’ll pursue every legal option to strike it down,” Attorney General Wilson said.
South Carolina officials want out of mask mandate ban suit
By Meg Kinnard
South Carolina officials who have been sued over a law banning school districts from issuing face mask mandates say that they should be removed from pending litigation.
Small agency, big job: Biden tasks OSHA with vaccine mandate
By Paul Wiseman
Small agency, big job: Biden tasks OSHA with vaccine mandate
