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CDC says vaccinated individuals are considered low risk travelers.

Apr 2, 2021 3:59 PM EDT

CNN,

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says if you have had your COVID-19 shots, you can travel with less worry. Friday, the agency updated its guidance for travel for people who have been fully vaccinated.

DHEC: 683 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, seven additional deaths in SC

Apr 2, 2021 1:24 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the stat’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.

Pfizer trial data looks into how long its vaccine lasts and its effectiveness against a variant

Apr 2, 2021 12:29 PM EDT

CNN,

Pfizer says new trial data is giving a glimpse into how long its vaccine protection lasts, and how effective it is against one variant.

Pfizer: Vaccine offers at least six months of protection against COVID-19

Apr 1, 2021 4:10 PM EDT

CNN,

Pfizer says protection from its COVID-19 vaccine lasts at least six months after the second dose. The pharmaceutical company has been studying the vaccine in nearly 5,000 volunteers. Among that group, 77 people who were vaccinated tested positive for COVID-19.

DHEC: 510 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 14 additional deaths in SC

Apr 1, 2021 2:20 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.

FDA approves several over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 tests

Apr 1, 2021 1:12 PM EDT

CNN,

The Food and Drug Administration approved several at-home COVID-19 tests. Over-the-counter products from Abbott and Quidel got emergency use authorization Wednesday. They’re for asymptomatic people involved with serial screening and those testing for antigens.

Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines being used in the U.S. still working to increase production

Apr 1, 2021 1:02 PM EDT

CNN,

The manufacturers of all three COVID-19 vaccines being used in the United States say they continue to conduct tests and are working to increase production capabilities.

S. Carolina Senate OKs five-day school for all by April 12

Apr 1, 2021 12:58 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a proposal that would require all schools to provide in-person classes five days a week starting as soon as April 12. The proposal passed Wednesday would also require schools provide five day a week classes next school year too.

SC proposal would bar employers from requiring COVID vaccine

Apr 1, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

Associated Press,

South Carolina lawmakers are considering a proposal to prevent employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for workers. The Senate Medical Affairs committee passed Wednesday a resolution that says no one in the state can be forced into getting the vaccine.

Publix opens vaccine appointments for next week in SC

Apr 1, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Publix says the online appointment reservation system is open to receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. You can schedule your appointment to get your shot from April 6-9. Publix says it will administer the vaccine at several stores in Lexington and Richland County.

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CDC says vaccinated individuals are considered low risk travelers.

DHEC: 683 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, seven additional deaths in SC

Pfizer trial data looks into how long its vaccine lasts and its effectiveness against a variant

Pfizer: Vaccine offers at least six months of protection against COVID-19

DHEC: 510 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 14 additional deaths in SC

FDA approves several over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 tests

Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines being used in the U.S. still working to increase production

S. Carolina Senate OKs five-day school for all by April 12

SC proposal would bar employers from requiring COVID vaccine

Publix opens vaccine appointments for next week in SC

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