Prisma Health doctor on the spread of omicron in the Midlands
Health officials in the Midlands are concerned about the spread of the omicron variant, especially among children.
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New testing site opens in Columbia as health officials warn of continued surge in COVID-19 cases
“We are going to keep seeing an increase. 80 percent of us are going to be infected in a few weeks I think. It’s so infectious,” said Dr. Divya Ahuja, Prisma infectious disease specialist.
COVID-19 test site at Prisma Health Richland Hospital closing
According to officials, the community COVID-19 drive-through testing site at Prisma Health Richland Hospital is closing.
Coronavirus surge leads Prisma Health to restrict most visitation in emergency departments
Due to the rise on COVID-19 cases, Prisma Health says most patients in the emergency department will not be allowed to have visitors except for special conditions.
PEAK IN CASES: Prisma Health staff shed light on extent of omicron variant spread
“We’re confident that our capacity is good, but we are concerned about staffing. It is quite a challenge,” Shelton said.
Spike in COVID cases in South Carolina
Today, DHEC reported a spike in COVID cases after the long holiday. This comes as at home covid testing kits are becoming difficult to find at stores and longer wait times at testing sites.
Good Night Lights event held at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in the Midlands lit up the night and hearts of young patients and families on Sunday, December 5th. The Good Night Lights event was held on the Columbia hospital campus. Santa, Columbia Fire Department, and other first responders paraded around the hospital campus to shine lights toward patients’ windows to help send well…
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.
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.
