Several states expanding list of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Across the country, more states are expanding the list of people who can get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Prisma to phase out hospital-based drive-thru COVID-19 testing, expand patient visitation
Prisma Health says it is phasing out its hospital-based drive-thru COVID-19 testing, and is moving testing to its physician practices. Prisma says, starting Wednesday, it will also expand some patient visitation.
Hundreds of frontline hospitality workers vaccinated at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Hundreds of frontline hospitality workers received their first COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday. “I’ve never been so glad to be as old as I am,” laughs Columbia resident, Jackie Ellen, after receiving her Pfizer vaccine at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. For Ellen, the opening of phase 1-B meant she could finally get her vaccination. For others like Ashley Anderson…
CDC easing guidelines for those vaccinated against COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing its guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Government agencies warn against posting your COVID-19 vaccine card on social media
As millions of Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, several government agencies are warning about what you’re sharing on social media and how it could make you a target for scammers.
State senator introduces bill allowing businesses to display percentage of vaccinated employees
One state senator introduced a bill Tuesday which would allow businesses to publicly promote and display the number of employees that have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
One SC Fund receives $1.5 million gift for COVID-19 response effort
The organization tasked with helping South Carolina’s communities in need protect themselves during the pandemic received a big financial boost. Tuesday morning, officials announced the Duke Endowment’s gift of $1.5 million to the One SC Fund’s COVID-19 response effort. It is the largest single gift the group has ever seen.
Health Clinic at Fort Jackson moving to phase two of vaccination plan for those eligible to receive the shot on base
In a statement released Tuesday, officials with Fort Jackson say the Moncrief Army Health Clinic is moving to phase two of its vaccination plan for those eligible to receive a vaccine on base.
DHEC: 494 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus data as of Monday.
AstraZeneca vaccine to be reviewed for possible use in the U.S.
The coronavirus vaccine made by AstraZeneca is set to be reviewed for possible use in the United States soon.
