Olympic organizers say COVID-19 vaccines will be offered to those working closely with athletes
The Olympics are just 42 days away, and organizers say they will offer vaccines to people working closely with the athletes.
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American Academy of Pediatrics updates guidance on youth summer sports this year
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance for children returning to sports this summer. Doctors are encouraging everyone ages 12 and older to get vaccinated. Otherwise, the group recommend unvaccinated children continue wearing masks for indoor activities.
DHEC announces COVID-19 Action Week to encourage more South Carolinians to get their shot
Beginning Sunday, DHEC is asking the public to particiapte in their COVID-19 Action Week in an effort to get more South Carolinians vaccinated.
J&J vaccine doses to be released, but many will be tossed
U.S. regulators are allowing the release of about 10 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine from a troubled Baltimore factory. But many other doses that originated there can’t be used and must be thrown out.
DHEC: 156 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 16 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 156 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 16 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Free coronavirus vaccine clinic in Five Points on Monday
On Monday, DHEC will help host a pop up vaccine clinic in Five Points from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Advisors discuss the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccines in kids
Vaccine advisers from the Food and Drug Administration met this week to discuss the risks and benefits of COVID-19 shots for kids.
VP Harris making Southern stops to promote vaccination
By Meg Kinnard
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to the Palmetto State on Monday. This morning, the White House announced that Harris will visit Greenville to promote the coronavirus vaccination effort.
Officials say more than 22,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been wasted in South Carolina
Vaccination numbers in South Carolina are low by national standards. Only 38% of South Carolinians are fully vaccinated. Additionally, not all of our shots are going in arms. Some are going in the trashcan.
Officials report more than 21,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered at Columbia Place Mall
The final doses of the coronavirus vaccine at the Columbia Place Mall were administered yesterday, capping off the eight week Mass Vaccination Site. Officials reported more than 21,000 Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses were given during those eight weeks.
