Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a record number of Americans missed work last year because of illnesses.
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the bivalent Covid-19 booster shot for children ages six months to five-years-old.
Health officials are calling a “tripledemic.”
With COVID-19 funding drying up and no fresh cash infusion from Congress, the Biden administration says it will suspend its offer of free at-home rapid tests through COVID.gov. The program will be put on pause later this week.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The newest omicron variant BA5 is causing a surge in cases. Prisma Health is warning people in the Midlands to take the necessary precautions to protect their health. Doctor Helmut Albrecht with Prisma Health says Omicron variant BA5 spreads incredibly fast and it’s impacting those who are fully vaccinated. “It’s probably the worst virus we’ve seen…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine or a coronavirus test? The City of Columbia and DHEC are partnering to get you access. According to city officials, The City of Columbia is partnering with SC DHEC to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at city operated parks around Columbia. SC DHEC will be handing out self-administering tests kits and…
Two new subvariants of the omicron strain of covid-19 are making headlines across the country.
The CDC releases its forecast on COVID cases, hospitalizations and says every state can expect to see a jump over the next two weeks
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) – School District of Newberry County says its experiencing a high number of students and staff impacted by COVID-19. As a result, school district leaders say schools will shift from in-person classes to virtual learning on Tuesday, January 18th until Friday, January 21st. There will be no school-related extracurricular or after school activities during this time. Breakfast…
Record numbers of COVID cases across South Carolina and the spike comes as students and staff return back to school this week after the holidays.
