Consumer News: Prices at the pump going up more, Farmers’ Almanac predicts chilly winter and more!
Consumer News: Prices at the pump going up more, Farmers’ Almanac predicts chilly winter and more!
COVID-19
DHEC: 4,343 new cases of COVID-19, 37 new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 4,343 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 new deaths in the state.
LOW VACCINATION RATE: Columbia mayor hosts roundtable with government officials to encourage more to get shots
“Children are dying today because we refuse to get vaccinated,” she said. “I don’t know what else I can tell you except that if we continue down this path, we’re going to be in more trouble than we ever thought we would be.”
With COVID-19 cases putting a strain on some hospitals, many still divided over vaccinations
The debate over whether to vaccinate continues as more COVID-19 cases pour in.
DHEC: 4,205 new cases of COVID-19, one additional death in SC
DHEC reports 4,205 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in South Carolina.
Lexington County reserve deputy passes away after battle with COVID-19
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says a reserve deputy passed away after a battle with COVID-19.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge joins SC leaders for roundtable at Segra Park
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge is in Columbia to highlight the importance of vaccinations and to discuss housing related issues.
Congressman Jim Clyburn reacts to the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Congressman Jim Clyburn: “FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine reinforces what we already knew: coronavirus vaccines are safe and effective at saving lives from this deadly disease… It is my hope that today’s news will dispel any remaining doubts unvaccinated Americans may have about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, help them recognize the falsity of dangerous misinformation, and lead them to get vaccinated without delay.”
Pentagon to mandate COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved
By Lolita C. Baldor
The Pentagon said Monday that it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
DHEC: 3,540 new cases of COVID-19, 45 additional deaths reported in latest update
DHEC reports 3,540 new cases of COVID-19 and 45 additional deaths in South Carolina in its latest report.
