While new legislation in South Carolina prohibits schools in the state from mandating masks, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman plans to wear one and encourages others to do the same. Spearman also encourages anyone eligible for the vaccine to roll up their sleeves and get the shot.
As people practiced social distancing and focused more on hand washing during the pandemic, flu cases nearly disappeared. A new study suggests that’s not the only winter bug that saw a decrease.
Yesterday, the CDC announced it is easing mask mandates for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab that mask if you are headed downtown Columbia. Columbia City Council members extended the city’s mask ordinance for another 61 days. The group met virtually earlier this week, where the Coronavirus remained a top priority. After hearing from emergency management officials, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin again urged residents to get the vaccine as soon as possible….
The Columbia Fire Department spoke with ABC Columbia News in Five Points Thursday afternoon about the expanded city ordinance.
On Thursday, Mayor Steve Benjamin and the Columbia City Council voted unanimously to extend the city’s ordinance requiring face coverings as well as extending the temporary suspension of city council, board and commission meetings. The city’s previous order was set to expire on November 15, but the new order extends it through January 5, 2021.
abc news image WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab those face masks. The City of West Columbia City has extended an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain places in the city. Council says the ordinance expires November 1, 2020. According to the ordinance, businesses, where masks are required, must place a “Notice” (poster, placard, or notification, which shall be at…
