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.
In the midst of the surge of COVID cases the FDA is now allowing Pfizer booster shots for children as young as 12 years old.
Rutgers will replace Texas A&M in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest after an NCAA committee decided Thursday to adhere to an existing policy for making teams with 5-7 records bowl eligible.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Residents at a local assisted living facility are able to feel the warmth of a hug from family and friends this season. Spending the holidays with the ones you love wasn’t possible for residents in South Carolina nursing homes and assisted living facilities last year due to COVID restrictions. Staff at Palmettos of Parklane say it’s…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It is highly likely that the new COVID variant is in South Carolina, this is according to an infectious disease physician at Prisma Health. As of now there is no known cases of the new strain in the country. Prisma Health Infectious Disease Physician Helmut Albrecht says the recent U.S. travel restrictions can delay the virus…
