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City of Columbia, DHEC hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics this month, on Wednesdays. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens. The vaccination clinics will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2021, Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue…

DHEC: 825 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday, DHEC reported 825 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 new deaths. Health officials say the percent positive was 5.6%. If you are looking to get a free Coronavirus Vaccine, click the link here to DHEC’s vaccination site https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC

DHEC: 727 new Coronavirus cases and 34 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers, for South Carolina, for Thursday. DHEC reported 727 new cases of Coronavirus and 34 new deaths. Health officials say at least 62% of eligible South Carolinians have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 55% are fully vaccinated. Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC

SC DHEC urging parents to get children ages 5 to 11 vaccinated

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The CDC approved the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 and South Carolina health officials are reacting. Today, DHEC said it supports the vaccine and is urging parents to get their children vaccinated. According to the CDC, the lower dose vaccine is almost 91 percent effective at preventing COVID-19. While some parents are still hesitant,…

DHEC: 481 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Wednesday, DHEC reported 481 new Coronavirus cases and 37 new deaths in South Carolina. According to health officials, 55% of eligible South Carolinians are fully vaccinated. If you are looking for a free vaccine, DHEC has locations across the state, click here https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations   Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC