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SC DHEC monitoring patients for Coronavirus, No confirmed cases

SC DHEC officials are reporting that they are monitoring 13 people, Five tests came back negative
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control is monitoring the Coronavirus. North Carolina is now reporting one case of covid-19 and Georgia reported at least two cases. In Washington State at least nine people have died. In South Carolina, DHEC officials are reporting that they are monitoring 13 people, and five tests came back negative….
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DHEC: Flu Deaths on the rise in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The number of flu deaths continues to climb in South Carolina, say state health officials. DHEC announced there have now been 26 flu-related deaths reported in South Carolina. The agency says this is also the eighth consecutive week of widespread flu activity in the state. Experts say its never too late to get a flu shot, which is…

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DHEC offering Free testing for World Aids Day

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 is World Aids Day and State health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. According to DHEC, the 2018 World AIDS Day theme is “Know Your Status”. DHEC will hold free testing events in the Midlands, Upstate, and Pee Dee regions on Nov. 28, 2018, and in the Lowcountry on Nov. 29,…

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DHEC to offer testing on World Aids Day

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– World AIDS Day is Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 and the Health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. According to DHEC, the 2018 World AIDS Day theme is “Know Your Status”. DHEC will hold free testing events in the Midlands, Upstate, and Pee Dee regions on Nov. 28, 2018, and in the Lowcountry on Nov. 29,…

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DHEC urging Dam owners to take safety precautions ahead of Hurricane Michael

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC WOLO)– Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control are telling owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels. DHEC says the water levels should be lowered through the next several days in preparation for potential impact from Hurricane Michael. Officials say soils…
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DHEC to deploy mobile care unit to SC flood stricken areas

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health says it will roll out its WIC mobile clinic to help residents in areas recovering from the flood. DHEC officials say the mobile care van will travel to the Cheraw and Marion areas later this week to offer Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap) and flu shots to adults as well as WIC nutrition services…

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DHEC: Dam, reservoir owners, should begin lowering water levels

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC WOLO)– Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control are telling owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels. DHEC says the water levels should be lowered through the next several days in preparation for potential impact from Hurricane Florence. Emergency officials say…
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DHEC: Drop off Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs for Take Back Day

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Time to clean out the medicine cabinet.  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28, 2018.  They are encouraging you  to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs at locations around the state participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day….
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day-How to Take Part

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Time to clean out the medicine cabinet.  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28, 2018.  They are encouraging you  to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs at locations around the state participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day….