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DHEC hosting multiple mobile Coronavirus testing sites across SC

LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Carolina, so does the need for testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is working with  partners in the community to host mobile testing clinics. DHEC says there are 73 mobile testing events scheduled through July 21…

Coronavirus cases surge in SC, Health officials urge mask use, social distancing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Record numbers of coronavirus cases in South Carolina were released Saturday. DHEC reported 1,157 new confirmed cases in one day and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have Coronavirus in South Carolina to 23,756. To find a mobile testing clinic event near you at scdhec.gov/covid19mobileclinics. Health officials say everyone is…

DHEC encourages SC residents to help prevent spread of Coronavirus: wear mask

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to take precautions against COVID-19. To help protect others from COVID-19, DHEC encourages everyone to wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public. Learn more at https://t.co/gA3IO0XkgT. #StaySCStrong pic.twitter.com/aAKgVMUWjK — SCDHEC (@scdhec) June 17, 2020 Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the…

SC Coronavirus cases spike again, DHEC reports 1,157

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Saturday, announced 1,157 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 5 additional confirmed deaths. According to Health officials,  there are currently 673 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to…

Coronavirus Cases in SC spike to 987, DHEC reports four additional deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday, announced 987 new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and four additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 21,533, and confirmed deaths to 621. (ABC Columbia) State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell In a statement released Thursday by Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist,…

DHEC and Kroger Health hosting COVID-19 testing by appointment

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Environmental control continues to add more mobile testing sites for Coronavirus. According to DHEC, they have partnered with Kroger Health to host testing at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. It will take place until 1pm pm today, June 18 and 9am -1pm on Tuesday June 23. DHEC says the testing will be by…

DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Wednesday,  577 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 10 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed cases to 20,551, probable cases to 5, confirmed deaths to 617, and zero probable deaths. ABC Columbia image Per DHEC: Nine of the deaths occurred…

DHEC: 2 additional deaths, 582 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 582 new cases of the coronavirus and 2 additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 19,378 and those who have died to 602. The deaths occurred in elderly individuals from Charleston (1) and…

Coronavirus cases spike, DHEC : 687 new cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday announced 687 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 16,441 and those who have died to 588. Health officials say ten of the 13 deaths occurred in elderly…

DHEC hosting more Free Coronavirus mobile testing sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get tested for Coronavirus? The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state. According to DHEC, there are 121 mobile testing events scheduled through July 2 with new testing events added regularly. For a look at locations near you, click here https://www.scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-mobile-pop-clinics Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (Second…