The CDC reports about 3.35% of the 438 million doses that have been delivered were thrown out. That may sound like a lot, but it’s actually less than the 5-15% waste rate that is typical for vaccines stored in multi-dose vials.
SC State University announced all employees and students will be required to undergo biweekly COVID-19 testing as part of the effort to curb the spread of the virus.
In light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Lexington Medical Center has updated its visitation policy.
DHEC reports 5,229 new cases of COVID-19 and 60 additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
Columbia, SC (WOLO/CNN) — The Labor Day holiday weekend is right around the corner, but with coronavirus cases rising and the Delta variant surging, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) wants you to stay as safe as possible. The CDC is offering you some ways for you to do just that in order to keep you and your family protected…
“We’ve had increased patient volumes that have overwhelmed some of our centers. In fact, we closed 16 of our 57 centers to consolidate staff and resources to better serve the communities that we’re in,” said Dr. Shelley Janssen.
Mark your calendars for September 20. That’s when the White House is planning for COVID-19 boosters to be available for anyone who’s been fully vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna. The problem is approval for that hasn’t happened yet.
Officials with DHEC says the chief factor driving the state’s coronavirus case numbers are the unvaccinated and young people. Officials say ages 11-20 are now the most likely to test positive, followed by children from newborn to age 10.
As the push to ramp up vaccinations continues, the FDA is assessing additional COVID-19 vaccine approvals for kids younger than 12 and booster shots. A source says there’s been some frustration inside the agency about the White House stepping into the FDA’s lane and getting ahead of where the science is by setting booster goals.
DHEC reports 5,152 new cases of COVID-19 and 86 new deaths in South Carolina.
