Looking back on 2021: The impact of the delta variant
ABC Columbia is counting down the biggest stories of 2021. Before there was omicron, there was the delta variant. Josh Berry looks back on delta’s impact.
Delta variant
ONE-ON-ONE: DHEC epidemiologist advises cautious holiday break as state sees increase in COVID cases
“If you’re 20 years old, healthy, unvaccinated and you don’t think you need to get vaccinated, you need to think about what you could bring home from college and could give to another family member,” the epidemiologist said.
OMICRON VARIANT: DHEC urges continued caution instead of panic concerning new threat
“Because of these incredibly effective and safe, life-saving vaccines, we don’t have to repeat history.”
Health officials say new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are down in the U.S.
Health officials say the national rate of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are declining in the United States. While some experts are making bold predictions about this Delta wave ending by Thanksgiving, others are more cautiously optimistic.
Consumer News: Prices at the pump going up more, Farmers’ Almanac predicts chilly winter and more!
Consumer News: Prices at the pump going up more, Farmers’ Almanac predicts chilly winter and more!
FIRST DAY BACK: Elementary school starts out with exciting first day as COVID concerns still linger nationwide
South Carolina school bus at Camden High School in Kershaw County
“Both of my kids have been excited since early June to get going. My daughter will be in 1st grade and my son is in pre-K,” Shaw said.
DHEC: 3,177 new cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,177 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Governor and Columbia residents react to increase in COVID cases
“It’s free. It’s convenient. The lines are not like they used to be. You can get in and get out,” McMaster said at a press conference Monday. “Go ahead and make your decision.”
Experts say more than 80% of Americans live in areas with “substantial” COVID-19 transmission
Health experts say more than 80% of Americans live in a county deemed to have “high” or “substantial” COVID-19 transmission. This comes as the Delta variant continues to spread across the country.
CDC document offers new information about the Delta variant
CDC document offers new information about the Delta variant.
