On Wednesday, Prisma Health announced that the vaccination site at the Sumter County Civic Center is moving back to Prisma Health Tuomey’s hospital campus.
This afternoon, DHEC announced there have been four cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant diagnosed in South Carolina, including one diagnosed here in the Midlands.
DHEC reports 86 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
A group that represents many seniors in South Carolina is asking the governor to reconsider lifting the State of Emergency. AARP of South Carolina Director Teresa Arnold released a statement asking the governor not to lift the declaration because of the effect it will have on those still struggling from the economic impact of the pandemic.
DHEC reports 53 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths in the state.
Family Health Centers is administering the Moderna vaccine at two sites today and will offer the vaccine at various locations in Orangeburg County throughout the week.
Vice President Kamala Harris spent her Monday in the Upstate encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The vice president visited two vaccine sites in Greenville as a part of the White House’s “Month of Action” plan to reach millions of Americans that need to get vaccinated.
DHEC reports 92 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in the U.S. and Mexico, potentially offering the world yet another weapon against the virus at a time when developing countries are desperate for doses.
The United States is getting closer to the Biden administration’s July 4 vaccination goal. On Sunday, the CDC reported 64% of American adults have received at least one dose of vaccine, and more than 309 million doses have been administered.
