Health officials warn warmer weather is no excuse to stop COVID precautions
Health officials warn that warmer weather is no excuse to stop COVID precations By Drew Aunkst | February 25, 2021 at 11:46 PM EST - Updated February 26 at 2:22 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Health experts believe rainy weather conditions could be a contributing factor to lower COVID-19 case numbers in South Carolina.
“We had a real bout here of just nasty weather and people were probably avoiding socializing and outdoor activities and group gatherings,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell.
That rain has made way for warmer temperatures the past few days, and now Bell fears if we let our guard down we could see another spike in cases.
City officials address COVID-19 vaccine concerns in AARP Town Hall
City officials address COVID-19 vaccine concerns in AARP Town Hall By Emily Wakeman | February 19, 2021 at 7:40 PM EST - Updated February 19 at 7:40 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Getting the vaccine into the arms of those 65 years and older in South Carolina has been the focus for Governor McMaster and health officials in recent weeks.
On Friday, the South Carolina AARP hosted a statewide Q&A telephone town hall for thousands of its members across the state, where listeners could voice their questions and concerns directly to Governor Henry McMaster, State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell, and DHEC Director Edward Simmer.
DHEC leaders say state is receiving its fair-share of COVID-19 doses By Chris Joseph | January 20, 2021 at 6:34 PM EST - Updated January 21 at 6:58 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Wednesday, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control leaders worked to dispel the idea South Carolina is receiving fewer doses per capita than its neighbors.
As of Wednesday,
CDC data shows South Carolina is ranked last in the nation with doses distributed from the federal government per 100,000 people.
In response to rising concerns over the issue, state legislators sent a letter to Sen. Lindsey Graham in the past week.
(1/2) This week, I learned of SC’s dismal allotment of vaccines from the CDC. I was critical of it then and still am. Yesterday I signed a letter to our federal delegation to help get South Carolina’s fair share. pic.twitter.com/1XLIuRRXo5 Rep. Russell Fry (@RussellWFry) January 16, 2021