Governor Henry McMaster

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News, State

Governor McMaster: Masking children to protect adults is the wrong thing to do

ABC Columbia Staff,

Governor Henry McMaster held a news conference to update the state’s response to COVID-19. McMaster began by encouraging people to make the decision to get vaccinated if they want to, pointing out how readily available the vaccine is. Despite acknowledging the threat the Delta variant poses, McMaster says he refuses to shut the state down or require masks in school.

Mcmaster On Execution Hold
News, State

Gov advises vaccine-reluctant to talk to doctors, friends

By Jeffrey Collins
Associated Press,

South Carolina’s governor said while getting the COVID-19 vaccine was the right decision for him, other people reluctant to get the shot need to talk to friends, pastors and doctors and decide if it is best for them. Gov. Henry McMaster’s comments Thursday came as statistics show both good news and bad news with the pandemic.