Researchers expect new variants will keep COVID-19 circulating at high levels this summer
It’s likely we’ll see a surge of new COVID-19 cases this summer.
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Study suggests trained dogs are better at detecting COVID-19 than rapid tests
The researchers say the dogs show great promise for being used when tests are difficult to administer, like in nursing homes and at large events.
Pfizer asks FDA to emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine in kids under 5-years-old
Trial results released last week show the vaccine appears safe and has a strong immune response.
DHEC: 8,648 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 8,648 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
DHEC: 7,044 new cases of COVID-19, three additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 7,044 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional virus related deaths in its latest weekly update for the state.
Pfizer releases data on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in young children
Pfizer says it is ready to submit its vaccine to the FDA for emergency use authorization for children 6 months to 5 years old, releasing preliminary data about effectiveness.
DHEC supports recommendation from CDC on kids ages 5-11 getting booster shots
DHEC says it supports recommendations from the CDC for kids ages 5-11 to get COVID-19 booster shots at least five months after their initial vaccine series.
Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
Associated Press (AP)
Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5.
CDC advisory panel greenlights booster shots for children ages 5 to 11
By Arielle Mitropoulos and Cheyenne Haslett
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory committee has given the green light for Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots to be given to children ages 5 to 11 years old, paving the way for parents to get their children boosted as early as Friday morning.
COVID-19 vaccines available at Richland Library St. Andrews location this week
If you’re still in need of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Richland Library on Broad River Road is having a vaccine clinic this coming Thursday.
