As South Carolina continues to ramp up testing opportunities and capacity at locations across the state to meet holiday testing demand, state public health officials urge South Carolinians to remain vigilant and practice known public health safety measures.
Tag: COVID-19
Take Precautions Against COVID-19 During Holidays
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As we approach the holiday season and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike across South Carolina and the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) urge all South Carolinians to rededicate themselves to individual actions to protect public health amid this pandemic.
COVID-19
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Do you think people are taking COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the spread of COVID-19 seriously enough?
Deciphering Between The Flu And COVID-19
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As we progress towards Flu Season amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult to tell the difference in symptoms between influenza, COVID-19, and even strep throat, a cold and simple seasonal allergies.
The Continual War Against COVID-19: Friends, Foes, And Fools
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Six or seven months ago (when the coronavirus first showed its ugly and deadly face), that it would still be devastating lives, families, and the economy in the process.
DHEC Publishes South Carolina’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan
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On Oct. 16, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the state’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan. The overarching goal of this vaccination plan is the equitable distribution of the vaccine across the state, based on the most current federal guidance and recommendations.
COVID-19 Update Given
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Today, Oct. 16, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 1,072 new confirmed cases and 95 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 11 additional confirmed deaths and 3 new probable deaths.
Help For Veterans Cancels Health Fair Due To COVID-19
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Help For Veterans, Inc, has cancelled their Fourth Annual Health Fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local Pastor Shares COVID-19 Experience
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It caught up with me. Way back in the spring (March) of this year 2020, we began to follow guidelines from our state and church leaders about the pandemic. It started after the second Sunday in March when we closed our services and went in and did church online.
COVID-19 Vaccine
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When a COVID-19 vaccine is released, do you think the public should be required to take it?