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DHEC: 740 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 27 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its updated coronavirus numbers. DHEC reports 740 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 new confirmed deaths. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 132,565 with 2,992 deaths. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC says 6,294 tests were conducted…

DHEC urges reservoir operators to check water levels

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging owners and operators of reservoirs to check their dams and safely lower water levels in preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Sally. DHEC says they will utilize an emergency notification for dam operators as necessary. Categories: Local News Tags: reservoir, SC DHEC

DHEC: 489 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 28 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 489 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 new confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 131,428 with 2,968 confirmed deaths. Officials say the percent positive tests was 13.5%. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please…

DHEC: 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,917 and confirmed deaths to 2,943. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC  says the total number…

Percent positive for SC Coronavirus cases released Sunday among lowest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday  515 new confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19, and 24 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 129,484, and confirmed deaths to 2,915. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here Health officials say the total…

DHEC launches ‘Stay Strong’ initiative for SC business amid Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials are asking South Carolina’s business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. DHEC has launched the ‘Stay SC Strong’ program. Businesses that take the program pledge will immediately receive a social media post announcing their commitment to fight COVID-19, as well as a printable poster reiterating the four major workplace safety measures…

DHEC: 827 new cases of Coronavirus and 17 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Saturday reported 827 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 17 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 127,646 and confirmed deaths to 2,891. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total number…

Lexington Medical Center hosting Drive Thru COVID-19 testing today

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get screened for Coronavirus?  Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are hosting a free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United Methodist Church, located at 541 Meeting Street in West Columbia. The drive thru testing is taking place today, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Officials say you do not need to have symptoms and…

DHEC: 590 new confirmed Coronavirus cases, 19 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, reported 590 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 and 19 additional confirmed deaths. According to DHEC records, one of those deaths was a Pediatric death, 17 years of age or younger. SCDHEC/TwitterDHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 123,552, and confirmed deaths…