The corporate tide is shifting. Major companies were planning a return to work this fall, but some are rethinking that strategy with the contagious Delta variant prompting a surge of coronavirus cases. Some companies are debating whether they will require vaccines.
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released a statement on DHEC’s guidance ahead of the new school year.
DHEC reports 1,200 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 667 probable cases and four new confirmed deaths in the state.
President Joe Biden is expected to announce new vaccination guidelines for federal workers today.
DHEC released their COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools for the upcoming school year. Officials say they strongly recommend mask use for all people inside, and wearing masks is required on school buses and other public transportation.
While new legislation in South Carolina prohibits schools in the state from mandating masks, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman plans to wear one and encourages others to do the same. Spearman also encourages anyone eligible for the vaccine to roll up their sleeves and get the shot.
Pfizer says they could release vaccine data on children ages 5-11 by the end of September.
With COVID-19 cases and deaths surging in the Palmetto State, DHEC officials say they agree with the new CDC guidelines of everyone wearing masks inside, whether they are vaccinated or not.
Doctors with Prisma Health say the lack of people receiving their vaccinations in South Carolina is not due to the lack of availability, pointing out that the vaccines are available at doctors offices and at events throughout the state.
DHEC reports 871 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 522 probable cases and nine new confirmed deaths in South Carolina.
