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SC public health leader worried about another surge in COVID cases SC public health leader worried about another surge in COVID cases By Adam Mintzer | March 16, 2021 at 3:43 PM EDT - Updated March 16 at 6:33 PM COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - New daily cases, deaths, and hospitalization due to COVID-19 are all down in South Carolina, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control. However, state public health leaders are afraid that can change in the next few weeks. “We’ve been going in the right direction for many weeks now…but I’m nervous,” State Assistant Epidemiologist Dr. Jane Kelly said. “Springtime is here, and people are more likely to go on vacations, spring break, get together, go to the beach, go to places where they like to travel, [and] gather indoors. And I’m really worried about a surge,” she said. ....
âI was concerned for my life:â Newberry Co. Sheriff still recovering from COVID-19 By Drew Aunkst | March 4, 2021 at 10:39 PM EST - Updated March 5 at 8:47 AM COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Nothing in Lee Fosterâs 31 years of service as Newberry County sheriff prepared him for the battle he faced at the beginning of this year. âThe bad part about it is, if itâs a man with a gun, I can fight that guy, I was helpless,â said Sheriff Lee Foster. In January Sheriff Foster tested positive for COVID-19 and would eventually spend 16 days in the hospital with severe symptoms. ....
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 of Cayce votes to honor COVID-19 victims, survivors (Source: https://caycesc.gov/) By WIS News 10 Staff | February 19, 2021 at 4:32 PM EST - Updated February 19 at 4:42 PM CAYCE, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Cayce has announced a resolution that will honor victims and survivors of the COVID-19 pandemic. March 1st has been adopted as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day. City Council members unanimously voted to pass the resolution on Wednesday, February 17. They say will serve as a reminder for “those who have lost their lives and in honor of those who are forever marked by COVID and continue to suffer from the impact of this virus.” ....