Richland County officials will hand out free face masks this Friday. You can pick up a free mask at Brookland Baptist Church Northeast, 1203 Summit Parkway, Columbia from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Richland County officials are making sure everyone has a mask. Friday morning, county officials handed out masks at Friarsgate Park in Irmo.
Thursday, the Office of the Governor announced that Lakota Medical donated 200,000 masks to the state of South Carolina, a value of $500,000.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Make sure you have your mask. The City of Columbia extended its’ mask ordinance for another sixty days. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on October 4, 2020 but will now last for another 61 days. The council also agreed to further suspend the normal operating procedure of city council and city boards and commissions…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson was at the old Walmart neighborhood market on Broad River road handing out masks and book bags. Dickerson says it is her responsibility to help keep people safe. Categories: Local News, Richland Tags: masks, Richland County Council
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Council voted to extend its ordinance, requiring people to wear masks in public. The original ordinance was set to expire this week. Monday night’s vote extends the mandate for an additional 61 days. Richland County officials say they will be hosting several mask distribution events in the coming weeks. For more on the mask…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wear that mask. Data released by DHEC points to mask ordinances working. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says areas that implemented mask ordinances had a more than 44% decline in cases, compared to those without. DHEC physician Dr. Brannon Traxler says “Wearing a mask every day in public is critical, however, not all…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– New data released by South Carolina Health officials shows mask ordinances are working. DHEC says areas that implemented mask ordinances had a more than 44% decline in cases, compared to those without. DHEC physician Dr. Brannon Traxler says “Wearing a mask every day in public is critical, however, not all face coverings provide the same protection.” “A…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Make sure you have your mask. The City of Columbia extended its’ mask ordinance for another sixty days. The City Council met virtually Tuesday afternoon and once again, the City’s response to COVID-19 was at the top of the agenda. During the meeting, the council unanimously approved extending the City’s Ordinance requiring masks in public. For more…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials are urging you to wear a mask, saying it will help save lives. DHEC is also advising everyone to social distance. Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist. …”Anyone and everyone is susceptible to COVID-19 as well as additional health risks associated with it, which is why all of us must stop the virus by wearing…
