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Lexington Medical Center, DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing June 16

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and Lexington Medical Center are hosting an event.  The free testing is open to people who live in Cayce and West Columbia, say Health officials. Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. Tuesday, June 16 from 10:00…

DHEC: 17 additional deaths, 235 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday, DHEC announced 235 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 17 additional deaths. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Control announced that this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 12,651 and those who have died to 518. Health officials say 15 of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals in…

DHEC: six additional deaths, 297 news cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The latest numbers from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control report 297  new cases of Coronavirus. DHEC says there were six additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina 12,148 and those who have died to 500. According to health officials,  there are 104 mobile…

Prisma Health hosts Coronavirus Community Testing sites this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Those looking to get tested for Coronavirus have a chance this weekend at some community sites across the state. Prisma Health is hosting the free testing,  in partnership with DHEC.   PER PRISMA HEALTH Testing at the sites will be provided from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Harbison West Elementary School, 257 Crossbow Drive, Columbia…

DHEC hosting free Covid 19 test sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control  is providing free COVID-19 testing sites in the Midlands today through the weekend. In Orangeburg, you can get tested at the Technology Center on Magnolia Street, at The Branchville Sports Complex and the Boys and Girls Club. Those sites are open until 3-30 p-m. In Richland County, Kroger…

This week: DHEC and Kroger Health host free COVID-19 testing at State Fairgrounds

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Environmental control continues to add more mobile testing sites for Coronavirus. DHEC According to health officials, DHEC is working with key community partners to provide COVID-19 testing across the state as part of the agency’s expansive statewide testing strategy. According to DHEC, they have partnered with Kroger Health to host seven days…

DHEC: Nine additional deaths, 232 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

These are the latest numbers of coronavirus cases, deaths in South Carolina for Friday May 15

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Friday,  announced 232 new cases of the coronavirus and nine additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,407 and those who have died to 380. Health officials say eight of those deaths occurred in elderly individuals…

DHEC: Nine additional deaths, 172 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Thursday, announced 172 new cases of the coronavirus and nine additional deaths. DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,189 and those who have died to 371. Health officials say five of those deaths occurred in elderly…

DHEC partners with Kroger Health for COVID-19 test site at State Fairgrounds

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Environmental control continues to add more mobile testing sites for Coronavirus. DHEC According to health officials, DHEC is working with key community partners to provide COVID-19 testing across the state as part of the agency’s expansive statewide testing strategy. According to DHEC, they have partnered with Kroger Health to host seven days…

DHEC: Seven additional deaths, 133 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday, announced 133 new cases of the coronavirus  and 7 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,030 and those who have died to 362. Health officials say five of those deaths occurred in elderly individuals…