'There’s no break for us' | Lancaster Co. coroner’s office struggling to keep up with COVID-19 death demands
They’re now asking additional positions be added to the staff to help alleviate some of the constant work flow
Author: Briana Harper (WCNC)
Updated: 11:18 PM EST January 28, 2021
LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — For months the small staff at the Lancaster County coroner’s office has managed to make due even with COVID-19-related deaths continuing to rise.
But now they’re experiencing even more setbacks and hoping for some much-needed assistance.
“Unfortunately this week with that small team I’ve had-- three of them go down with Covid,” Lancaster County coroner Karla Deese said.