Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health suspend COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees
Two Midlands hospital systems announced they’ll no longer require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Prisma Health: Omicron variant ‘likely’ in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It is highly likely that the new COVID variant is in South Carolina, this is according to an infectious disease physician at Prisma Health. As of now there is no known cases of the new strain in the country. Prisma Health Infectious Disease Physician Helmut Albrecht says the recent U.S. travel restrictions can delay the virus…
SC health experts recommend Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 after CDC approval
Pediatricians urge parents to consult medical professionals if they have questions instead of the internet or social media.
Prisma Health hosting free flu shots events Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Flu season is here and Prisma Health wants you to get that flu shot. Prisma Health is holding free drive-thru flu vaccination events this weekend. You can get your shot tomorrow at the following locations. Per Prisma Health: Free Flu Shots 9 a.m.–1p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30 W.A. Perry Middle School (Challenger Parking Lot) 2600 Barhamville Rd., Columbia,…
South Carolina health experts warn against complacency as COVID fight continues in the state
Not enough people in the state are vaccinated according to a Prisma Health infectious disease specialist.
Prisma Health launching free flu shot campaign in the Midlands
Prisma Health is urging you to get your flu shot. Officials say they will launch a free flu vaccination campaign in October.
Midlands pediatrician and parents react to news of Pfizer trials in children under age 12
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Monday brought big news from Pfizer. The drug company announced that Phases 2 and 3 of trials of its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11 proved to be safe and effective. “Obviously the more kids we get vaccinated, the better off we will be with our herd immunity as well as decreasing spread,” said…
Doctor with Prisma Health discusses COVID-19 safety at outdoor events
With cases of COVID-19 spreading, many outdoor events such as football games or music festivals are still going on. So what can you do to keep yourself safe while still enjoying these events?
Prisma Health releases statement in response to President Biden’s vaccine announcement
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of the Midlands Hospital systems is responding to President Joe Biden’s vaccine announcement. Prisma Health released the following statement: “At Prisma Health, nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our patients and the members of our team. Throughout the pandemic, we have encouraged COVID-19 vaccination for everyone who is eligible, and…
Lexington schools face unprecedented number of COVID cases in first weeks of fall semester
In just the first week of school, Lexington One School District saw more than 300 COVID cases. This number is more than in any week in the previous school year.
