A vaccination deadline set last week by Governor McMaster is quickly approaching. Now distribution in our state is in high gear, as the vaccine is set to become more widely available to elderly South Carolinian’s this week.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, DHEC reported 3,667 new cases of Covid-19 in South Carolina, and 48 new confirmed deaths. The total number of cases in our state is now at 323,855 and 5,315 total deaths. Of the 12,821 most recent Covid-19 tests taken, DHEC says 28.6% positive. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19 testing, DHEC
COLOMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, January 9th, DHEC reported 4,576 new cases of covid-19. 52 more South Carolinians have died. Of the 15,046 most recent tests given, 30.4% were reported positive. Since the pandemic began, South Carolina has reported 320,105 positive coronavirus cases, and 5,267 deaths. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, DHEC
Governor McMaster said he’s “frustrated” with the pace of the vaccine distribution in our state, and now the pressure’s on for health officials and those eligible to receive the vaccine in phase 1A with a new January deadline.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — DHEC reported 3,952 new cases of covid-19 in South Carolina Sunday, and 28 confirmed deaths. South Carolina’s total confirmed cases is 296,093. 5,042 South Carolinians have died from the virus. Of the 13,364 most recent test results, 29.6 percent were reported positive. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging people to get tested for Coronavirus. DHEC has set up numerous testing sites across the State. These sites are located at various locations, and many are free. To check testing sites from DHEC, click here: https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-locations Categories: Local News, News Tags: coronavirus testing, DHEC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 4,219 new coronavirus cases and 84 new deaths in the state. This data is accurate as of Wednesday, December 30th. South Carolina now has a total of 287,776 positive cases since the outbreak began, and a total of 4,968 deaths. Out of 12,722 tests taken, 33.2% were…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 4,370 new coronavirus cases, and 14 new deaths, accurate as of December 25th. This brings South Carolina’s total number of positive coronavirus cases since the pandemic began to 273,659 and 4,764 deaths. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to get tested for the Coronavirus on a regular basis, if you are regularly out in the community. Health officials say they are offering dozens of testing sites across the Midlands. Free DHEC Testing DHEC-sponsored testing is always no-cost and open to anyone regardless…
On Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order which gave the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control the authority to implement their COVID-19 testing program in schools.
