Tuesday, April 11, 2022, 1:17 p.m.
This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
Latest Media Updates
- March 30, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly
- March 16, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- March 2, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Knoche (YouTube)
Previous Media Briefings
- February 23, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- February 16, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Knoche (YouTube)
- February 9, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- February 2, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- January 26, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- January 19, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- January 12, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- January 5, 2022 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell (YouTube)
- December 31, 2021 - COVID-19 Q&A with Director Edward Simmer and Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- December 30, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- December 15, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- December 1, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- November 24, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- November 17, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell (YouTube)
- November 10, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Knoche (YouTube)
- November 3, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly (YouTube)
- October 27, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell (YouTube)
- Oct. 13, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- Oct. 6, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly (YouTube)
- Sept. 29, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- Sept. 22, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly (YouTube)
- Sept. 15, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly (YouTube)
- Sept. 8, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- Sept. 1, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Knoche (YouTube)
- Aug. 25, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- Aug. 18, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell (YouTube)
- Aug. 11, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell (YouTube)
- Aug. 4, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Knoche (YouTube)
- July 28, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell (YouTube)
- July 21, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- July 14, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- July 7, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly (YouTube)
- June 30, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Knoche (YouTube)
- June 23, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Knoche (YouTube)
- June 16, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler (YouTube)
- June 9, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell (YouTube)
- June 2, 2021- DHEC COVID 19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly (YouTube)
- May 19, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell (YouTube)
- May 12, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Edward Simmer, Dr. Brannon Traxler and Molly Spearman - (YouTube)
- April 30, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly - (YouTube)
- April 28, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon - Traxler
- April 23, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update with Dr. Brannon Traxler - (YouTube)
- April 16, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Jane Kelly - (YouTube)
- April 14, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler - (YouTube)
- April 9, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler - (YouTube)
- April 7, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler - (YouTube)
- April 2, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler - (YouTube)
- March 26, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Nick Davidson - (YouTube)
- March 24, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Nick Davidson - (YouTube)
- March 19, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Nick Davidson - (YouTube)
- March 12, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Nick Davidson (YouTube)
- March 10, 2021 - DHEC COVD-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Nick Davidson - (YouTube)
- March 5, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Nick Davidson - (YouTube)
- March 3, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell - (YouTube)
- February 26, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell - (YouTube)
- February 24, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Nick Davidson - (YouTube)
- February 19, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell - (YouTube)
- February 17, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell - (YouTube)
- February 12, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell - (YouTube)
- February 10, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Linda Bell - (YouTube)
- February 8, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Michael Kacka - (YouTube)
- February 5, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Nick Davidson - (YouTube)
- February 3, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Michael Kacka
- February 1, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Michael Kacka
- January 29, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 28, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 27, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 25, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 22, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 20, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 18, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 15, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 13, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 11, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 8, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 6, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 4, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- January 2, 2021 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- December 31, 2020 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- December 18, 2020 - DHEC COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Q&A with Dr. Brannon Traxler
- Governor's Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) November 19, 2020 - November 19, 2020
- Governor's Media Briefing September 10, 2020 - September 10, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, Marshall Taylor Jr., acting Director of DHEC, & Dr. Joan Duwve, Director of Public Health, give an update on visitation plans for nursing homes and assisted living facilities - September 1, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster & Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist, give an update on the state's response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) - July 29, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster and Vice President Mike Pence hold briefing on COVID-19 - July 21, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, Sen. President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas Hold Briefing on School Re-opening in South Carolina - July 15, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster & Dr. Joan Duwve, Director of Public Health, Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in South Carolina - July 10, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster & Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist, Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in South Carolina - July 1, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster & Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist, Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in South Carolina - June 10, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Restrictions in South Carolina - May 20, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Restrictions in South Carolina - May 11, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Restrictions in South Carolina - May 8, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Restrictions in South Carolina - May 6, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Restrictions in South Carolina - May 1, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in South Carolina - April 20, 2020
- Dr. Brannon Traxler Briefs DHEC Board on COVID-19 and Agency Response Efforts – April 9, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Mandatory Stay-at-Home Order and Public Health Officials Report Updates on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in South Carolina - April 6, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in South Carolina - April 3, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina - March 31, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina - March 27, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina - March 26, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina - March 23, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina - March 19, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina - March 17, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Carolina - March 13, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster, State Public Health Officials Hold Briefing on 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 7, 2020
- Senate Medical Affairs Committee Briefing - Mar 5, 2020
- SC Public Health Emergency Plan Committee Meeting - Mar 2, 2020
**As a clarification, the female Kershaw County patient who was one of the first two presumptive positives, first presented to the Kershaw medical facility March 3 and did not meet the CDC COVID-19 screening criteria. She was placed in isolation as a precaution on March 4. She was tested for the virus on March 5 and was transferred to a medical facility in the Midlands on March 6.**
Photos, B-Roll and Documents
Video, Image, and PDF Downloads
- Video: State Fair Grounds COVID-19 Testing Event - (May 15, 2020)
- Video: South Carolina Public Health Laboratory and COVID-19 Test Kits
- Video: National Strategic Stockpile County Distribution (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Tim Andrews, South Carolina National Guard)
- Video: National Strategic Stockpile County Distribution on March 26-27, 2020 (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Tim Andrews, South Carolina National Guard)
- Document: Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)
- Document: Ventilator Survey Results: CORRECTED MARCH 27
DHEC News Releases on COVID-19
March 2022
- DHEC Encourages Second Booster Shot for Certain Group, Similar to CDC Recommendation (March 31, 2022)
- DHEC Partners with Goodwill for Community COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities in Upstate and Midlands (March 18, 2022)
- DHEC Will Begin Reporting COVID-19 Data Weekly on March 15, Closing More Testing Sites (March 11, 2022)
- DHEC Supports CDC’s Updated Approach to Tracking COVID-19 Virus, Which Focuses on Severe Cases (March 2, 2022)
- DHEC Gradually Closing its COVID-19 Testing Sites Beginning Today (March 1, 2022)
February 2022
- DHEC Supports CDC Recommendation for Certain Ages to Wait Eight Weeks Between Doses of Two-Shot COVID-19 Vaccines (Feb. 23, 2022)
- DHEC Issues Updated Schools and Childcare Centers Guidance for Managing COVID-19 as an Endemic (Feb. 22, 2022)
- DHEC Announces Planned Reductions in COVID-19 Testing Operations (Feb. 18, 2022)
- DHEC Supports CDC Report on Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant People and Their Babies (Feb. 16, 2022)
- DHEC Expands Test to Stay Recommendation to Include Childcare Facilities, Updates K-12 COVID-19 Guidance (Feb. 13, 2022)
- DHEC Applauds White House’s Free N95 Mask Initiative; Highlights CDC Study on Mask Effectiveness in COVID-19 Prevention (Feb. 4, 2022)
- DHEC's Test to Stay Program Keeps More Students in School; State Health Officials Encourage Schools to Implement (Feb. 1, 2022)
January 2022
- DHEC Partners with Prisma Health and Impact Health On COVID-19 Testing Site in Greenville to Increase Testing Access (Jan. 28, 2022)
- DHEC Announces Premier Medical Cleared Testing Backlogs, Returning Wait Times to Standard Turnaround Times (Jan 27, 2022)
- State’s Leading Health Partners Sharing Latest COVID-19 Therapeutics with Medical Providers (Jan. 26, 2022)
- DHEC Distributes 140K At-Home Rapid Tests Across the State (Jan. 21, 2022)
- DHEC Supports White House’s Effort to Provide Free COVID-19 Tests for Households Across the Nation (Jan. 18, 2022)
- DHEC Updates Widespread Vendor Testing Delays (Jan. 18, 2022)
- DHEC Updates Teacher Quarantine Guidance to Align with Healthcare Workers (Jan. 16, 2022)
- State Agencies Partner on COVID-19 Jingle Campaign (Jan. 14, 2022)
- DHEC Urges Need-Based COVID-19 Testing, Issues Guidance Reminder (Jan. 13, 2022)
- DHEC Recognizes Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine for Community-minded COVID Vaccination Efforts (Jan. 12, 2022)
- DHEC COVID-19 Testing Operations at 2600 Bull Street Moving to Columbia Place Mall (Jan. 11, 2022)
- DHEC Updates COVID-19 School Guidance, Supports CDC Recommendation for Moderna Boosters After 5 Months (Jan. 10, 2022)
- DHEC Statement on Delayed COVID-19 Test Results (Jan. 7, 2022)
- DHEC Supports CDC Recommendation of Pfizer Booster Shots for Children 12 and Older (Jan. 6, 2022)
- DHEC Issues Statement on South Carolina Surpassing One Million COVID-19 Cases (Jan. 4, 2022)
- DHEC, CDC Recommend Pfizer Booster at Five Months, Additional Primary Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Children (Jan. 4, 2022)
2021 News Releases
December 2021
- South Carolinians Urged to ‘Safely Ring in the New Year’ as State Braces for More Record Numbers of New COVID-19 Cases (Dec. 31, 2021)
- DHEC Updates COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidance Following CDC Announcement (Dec. 30, 2021)
- FDA Approves COVID-19 Treatment Pill for Home Use (Dec. 22, 2021)
- DHEC Statement about CDC's MMWR Reports Evaluating the Effectiveness of Test to Stay Strategy for K-12 Students (December 19, 2021)
- DHEC Supports CDC Recommendation to Use Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines Over Janssen (December 17, 2021)
- DHEC Confirms First Three Cases of Omicron Variant in South Carolina; Vaccines and Masks Continue to be Best Protection (December 15, 2021)
- DHEC Supports CDC Recommendation for Individuals 16 and Older to Get Their COVID-19 Booster Shot (December 10, 2021)
November 2021
- DHEC Issues Statement on COVID-19 Omicron Variant; Encourages South Carolinians to Complete Vaccinations and Get Boosters (Nov. 29, 2021)
- DHEC Names SC State Bulldogs Football Team as Newest Community Heroes for Being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 (Nov. 9, 2021)
- DHEC's 2021 Holiday Schedule For Testing, Vaccinations and Data Reporting (Nov. 4, 2021)
- DHEC Supports CDC’s Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Approval for Ages 5-11, Urges Parents to Get Their Children Vaccinated (Nov. 3, 2021)
October 2021
- DHEC Presents Community Hero Award to Benedict College for 100 Percent COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Among All Athletic Teams (Oct. 26, 2021)
- CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Availability To Moderna, Pfizer Vaccines (Oct. 22, 2021)
- DHEC Reiterates Safety Guidance, Call for Vaccinations Ahead of Holiday Season (Oct. 13, 2021)
- DHEC Encourages Use of Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID-19 (Oct. 8, 2021)
- HHS Report: Vaccination Linked to Reduction of Quarter-Million COVID-19 cases, 100,000 Hospitalizations and 39,000 Deaths Among Seniors (Oct. 6, 2021)
- Public Notice: DHEC Does Not Issue Adult Vaccine Exemptions (Oct. 5, 2021)
- DHEC Analysis: Majority of Severe COVID-19 Cases Among Unvaccinated Individuals (Oct. 5. 2021)
September 2021
- DHEC Supports CDC’s Recommendation for Pfizer Brand COVID-19 Booster Shots for High-Risk Populations (Sept. 24, 2021)
- DHEC and Governor McMaster Applaud South Carolina’s 50 Percent Vaccination Rate, Call for More People to Roll Up Their Sleeve (Sept. 16, 2021)
- DHEC Names Good Pharmacy as Latest ‘Community Hero’ for Ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts (Sept. 16, 2021)
- DHEC Updates Its Statewide School COVID-19 Reporting to Include Quarantined and Isolated Students and School Employees (Sept. 15, 2021)
- DHEC Director, SC Governor Encourage Use of Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19 Treatment (Sept. 10, 2021)
- DHEC Director Dr. Edward Simmer Provides Statement on DHEC's Emergency Authority (Sept. 10, 2021)
- DHEC Supports SC Children’s Hospital Collaborative’s Daily Reporting of COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Call for Masking and Vaccinations (Sept. 9)
- DHEC Bestows ‘Community Hero’ Award to My Pharmacy in Lexington for Continued COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts (Sept. 9)
- DHEC Partners with SC Parks, Recreation & Tourism on Labor Day Vaccination Event at Dreher Island State Park (Sept. 2, 2021)
August 2021
- Columbia Barbershop Hosting a White House ‘Shots at the Shop’ COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic (Aug. 27, 2021)
- South Carolina Eclipses 6,000 Daily COVID-19 Cases for First Time since Jan. 15 (Aug. 27, 2021)
- DHEC’s Dr. Simmer: “Full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine further indicates how safe and effective the vaccines are at preventing severe illness from COVID-19” (Aug. 23, 2021)
- DHEC Analysis: Majority of COVID-19 Cases in July Among Those Who Are Not Fully Vaccinated (Aug. 17, 2021)
- Joint Statement Recommends COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Pregnant Women in South Carolina (Aug. 12, 2021)
- DHEC Director Issues Statement on South Carolina Surpassing 10,000 COVID-related Deaths (Aug. 11, 2021)
July 2021
- DHEC Recommends Vaccinations, Mask Use, and Other COVID-19 Protocols in School Guidance for K-12 2021-2022 Academic Year (July 29, 2021)
- DHEC Supports Updated CDC Guidance, Recommends Indoor Masking for All Regardless of Vaccination Status (July 27, 2021)
- DHEC Analysis: More than 90 Percent of COVID-19 Cases, Deaths in June were Among Unvaccinated Residents (July 23, 2021)
- DHEC Applauds SC Reaching 50 Percent One-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Rate, Urges More Vaccinations Ahead of Academic Year (July 22, 2021)
- DHEC Supports U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on COVID-19 Vaccinations, Rejecting Misinformation (July 20, 2021)
- DHEC Seeks Applicants to Perform Hyperlocal COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Efforts (July 14, 2021)
- DHEC Issues Statement on CDC’s Revised Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools (July 9, 2021)
- DHEC Director Issues Statement Regarding Concerns About Door-to-door Vaccination Efforts (July 9, 2021)
- DHEC’s Dr. Jane Kelly: “The overwhelming majority of people who are getting hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 are those who are not fully vaccinated” (July 8, 2021)
June 2021
- DHEC Statement on HHS Encouraging Vaccinations for Young Adults and Eligible Children (June 24, 2021)
- DHEC Reinforces Need for COVID-19 Vaccination Amid Delta Variant Case Increase (June 23, 2021)
- DHEC Calls Upon South Carolinians to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Action Week, June 13-19 (June 11, 2021)
- As CVC Site Closes, DHEC Applauds Team Effort to Administer More Than 21,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses (June 10, 2021)
- DHEC Partners with South Carolina Brewers Guild for ‘Shot with a Chaser’ COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign (June 3, 2021)
- DHEC Announces CareSouth Carolina as Newest ‘Community Hero’ for Mobilizing COVID-19 Vaccines to Rural Areas (June 2, 2021)
May 2021
- DHEC Expands Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program to All 46 Counties (June 2, 2021)
- Community Vaccination Center at Columbia Place Mall Switching to Single-Shot Janssen Vaccine (May 25, 2021)
- DHEC Partners with SCETV and Local Leaders to Hold Virtual Community Town Hall Focused on COVID-19 Vaccines (May 17, 2021)
- South Carolina Public Health Officials Release Statement on New CDC Mask Guidelines (May 14, 2021)
- DHEC Praises South Carolina Hospitals’ Support of COVID-19 Vaccination during National Hospital Week (May 13, 2021)
- DHEC Issues Statement about CDC Announcement on Pfizer Vaccine for Those 12 and Older (May 12, 2021)
April 2021
- DHEC Issues Statement about CDC Announcement on Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (April 23, 2021)
- Free Community Vaccination Clinic in Columbia Able to Give Up to One Thousand Pfizer Shots Every Day (April 16, 2021)
- DHEC Statement on Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine (April 13, 2021)
- FEMA and South Carolina to Open Community Vaccination Center at Columbia Place Mall April 14 (April 5, 2021)
- DHEC Announces Fetter Health Care Network and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church as the First to Receive New ‘Community Heroes’ Award (April 5, 2021)
- South Carolina Tops Two Million COVID-19 Vaccinations Given (April 1, 2021)
March 2021
- Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Continue to Help Reduce COVID-19 Hospitalizations (March 29, 2021)
- All South Carolinians Aged 16 and Older to be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning March 31, 2021 (March 26, 2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Isn’t the Only Vaccine to Keep you Healthy; Residents Reminded to Stay Current on Other Vaccines as Well (March 23, 2021)
- South Carolina Updates Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines; All Facilities Required to Provide Visitation with Few Limitations (March 19, 2021)
- South Carolina Announces Updated Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines (March 10, 2021)
- VIDEO: COVID-19 One year later: DHEC Shares a Message to South Carolinians of Hope and Gratitude (March 6, 2021)
- More than One Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Given in South Carolina (March 2, 2021)
- South Carolina to Move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on March 8, 2021 (March 2, 2021)
- State Officials Celebrate New COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Spartanburg’s Northside Community (March 1, 2021)
February 2021
- DHEC and Agape Care Begin Pilot Program for Bringing Vaccine to Homebound Residents (Feb. 25, 2021)
- DHEC Presented with Outstanding Community Leader Award for Efforts to Ensure Food Safety at Restaurants during COVID-19 Pandemic (Feb. 22, 2021)
- South Carolina COVID-19 Vaccine Demographics Presented in New Online Dashboard (Feb. 15, 2021)
- Federal Government Notifies Southeastern States of Possible Vaccine Shipping Delays (Feb. 11, 2021)
- DHEC Offers Centralized Phone Number, Email for Locating Delayed COVID-19 Test Results (Feb. 11, 2021)
- DHEC Director Dr. Edward Simmer, MD, Receives Second COVID-19 Vaccine (Feb. 6, 2021)
- DHEC, Partners Work to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in Rural Communities (Feb. 5, 2021)
- South Carolinians Aged 65 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Monday, February 8 (Feb. 3, 2021)
- Dr. Linda Bell: “Testing Remains an Essential Tool to Helping Slow the Spread of COVID-19” (Feb. 2, 2021)
- DHEC Announces Change in the Way COVID-19 Percent Positive Is Calculated (Feb. 2, 2021)
- South Carolina Ranks Fifth in Nation for COVID-19 Vaccine Use for Second Consecutive Week (Feb. 1, 2021)
January 2021
- South Carolina Public Health Officials Detect State’s First Known Case of the COVID-19 Variant Originally Detected in United Kingdom (January 30, 2021)
- DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line, Increases Call Center Staff to Nearly 300 as Vaccine Demand Increases (January 29, 2021)
- DHEC Confirms First Death from COVID-19-related Condition That Affects Teens and Children (January 29, 2021)
- Vital Statistics Database Issue Leads to Delay in COVID-19 Deaths Reported (January 28, 2021)
- South Carolina Public Health Officials Detect Nation’s First Known Cases of the COVID-19 Variant Originally Detected in South Africa (January 28, 2021)
- South Carolina Officials Warn Public to Watch Out for Possible COVID-19 Vaccine-related Scams (January 27, 2021)
- South Carolina Speeds Up Vaccine Efforts, Top 10 in Nation for COVID-19 Vaccine Use (January 27, 2021)
- It Takes Two: You Need Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine to Get Maximum Protection (January 25, 2021)
- Vendor Has Repaired Issues Causing COVID-19 Case Reporting Delays; Historical Breakdown Provided (January 16, 2021)
- DHEC Announces Shift from Containment to Mitigation as COVID-19 Cases See Record Growth S.C. Public Health Officials: “We Must All Stand Together on the Frontlines Against COVID-19” (January 14, 2021)
- DHEC, LLR Announce Joint Order Expands Pool of Medical Professionals who can Administer COVID-19 Vaccine (January 14, 2021)
- S.C. Public Health Officials Call on Nurses, Pharmacists, Paramedics—among other qualified people—to Apply for Jobs that Support COVID-19 Vaccination in South Carolina DHEC: “If you are able and willing, your state urgently needs you.” (January 13, 2021)
- South Carolina State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell Receives COVID-19 Vaccine, has the ‘utmost confidence in its safety and effectiveness’ (January 12, 2021)
- DHEC Provides Additional Information on Vaccine Scheduling for Those 70 and Older (January 12, 2021)
- South Carolinians Aged 70 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Jan. 13 (January 11, 2021)
- All Phase 1a Healthcare Workers Urged to Quickly Schedule Vaccine Appointments (January, 6, 2021)
- DHEC Continues to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Updates, Latest Information (January 1, 2021)
2020 News Releases
December 2020
- S.C. Public Health Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts (December 31, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 31, 2020)
- South Carolina is Above National Average of Vaccine Administrations per Doses Received; Dr. Bell Urges Ringing in the New Year at Home (December 30, 2020)
- S.C. Public Health Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts (December 31, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 31, 2020)
- South Carolina is Above National Average of Vaccine Administrations per Doses Received; Dr. Bell Urges Ringing in the New Year at Home (December 30, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 29, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 27, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 26, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 24, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 23, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 22, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 21, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 20, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 19, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 18, 2020)
- DHEC Reminds Residents that Staying Home is Staying Safe this Holiday Season
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 17, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 16, 2020)
- Dr. Bell: “When it’s my turn, I’ll be among the first waiting in line to roll up my sleeve and get vaccinated.” (December 16, 2020)
- Vaccine Update and South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 15, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 14, 2020)
- South Carolina Public Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Update (December 14, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 13, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 12, 2020)
- Dr. Bell: “It is within all of our powers to stop COVID-19 and save lives;” Latest COVID-19 Update (December 11, 2020) South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 11, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 10, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 9, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 8, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 7, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 6, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 5, 2020)
- S.C. Public Health Officials: "We are at a pivotal point in this pandemic; Together, we can take actions to change our course." (December 4, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 4, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 3, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 2, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (December 1, 2020)
November 2020
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 30, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 29, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 27, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 25, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 24, 2020)
- South Carolina Sees Increased COVID-19 Testing in Advance of Thanksgiving; Masks and Social Distancing Remain Key in Stopping Disease Spread
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 23, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 22, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 21, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 20, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 19, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 18, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 17, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 16, 2020)
- State Health Leaders Encourage South Carolinians to Stay Vigilant to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 this Holiday Season (November 16, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 15, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 14, 2020)
- South Carolina Daily COVID-19 Update (November 13, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 12, 2020)
- DHEC Debuting Concise COVID-19 Update Friday, November 13; Latest COVID-19 Update (November 11, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 10, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 9, 2020)
- DHEC Issues COVID-19 Travel and Safety Precautions to Support a Healthy and Safe Thanksgiving (November 9, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 8, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 7, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 6, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 5, 2020)
- DHEC Experts Warn Rise in South Carolina COVID-19 Cases Could be Fall Surge (November 5, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 4, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 3, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 2, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (November 1, 2020)
October 2020
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 31, 2020)
- South Carolina Receives Approximately $1.14 Million in Federal Funding to Help Strengthen Safety for South Carolinians in Healthcare Settings
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 30, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 29, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 27, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 26, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 25, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 24, 2020)
- DHEC Launches New Key Indicators Dashboard; Latest COVID-19 Update (October 23, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 22, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 21, 2020)
- DHEC Reminds South Carolinians to Celebrate Safely this Halloween (October 20, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 20, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 19, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 18, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 17, 2020)
- DHEC Publishes South Carolina’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan; Latest COVID-19 Update (October 16, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 15, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 14, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 13, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 12, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 11, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 10, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 9, 2020)
- “This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19 (October 9, 2020)
- Nursing Homes to Begin Reporting Visitation Status to DHEC; Latest COVID-19 Update (October 8, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 7, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 6, 2020)
- DHEC Updates Guidance on Testing Asymptomatic Persons for SARS-CoV-2 (October 5, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 5, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 4, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 3, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 2, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (October 1, 2020)
September 2020
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 30, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 29, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 27, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 26, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 25, 2020)
- Free, Self-administered Nasal Swab Testing Available in Columbia; Latest COVID-19 Update (September 24)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 23, 2020)
- DHEC Updates Numbers with Delayed Results from Out-of-State Lab; Latest COVID-19 (September 22, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 21, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 20, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 19, 2020)
- DHEC’s Third Data Analysis of Mask Ordinances Continues to Show Effectiveness of Masks; Latest COVID-19 Update (September 18, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 17, 2020)
- U.S. Surgeon General, Gov. McMaster, DHEC, City of Columbia, and UofSC Partner to Launch Expansive, Multi-Day COVID-19 Testing Initiative in Columbia, S.C.
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 16, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 15, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 14, 2020)
- CDC Updates Criteria for Tracking and Reporting COVID-19 Cases
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 13, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 12, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 11, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 10, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 9, 2020)
- DHEC Launches COVID-19 Pledge Project for South Carolina’s Business Community; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 8, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 7, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 6, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 5, 2020)
- DHEC Provides Online Reporting of COVID-19 Cases among Public and Private Schools; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 4, 2020)
- DHEC Clarifies Recent CDC Information about COVID Deaths; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 3, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 2, 2020)
- DHEC Begins Providing K-12 Cases of COVID-19 by School; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 1, 2020)
- DHEC Provides New Guidelines for Limited Outdoor Visitation at Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities (September 1, 2020)
August 2020
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 31, 2020)
- DHEC Updates COVID-19 Testing Recommendations; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 30, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 29, 2020)
- DHEC Improves Online Reporting of COVID-19 Data; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 27, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 26, 2020)
- Update Mask Requirement Data Reinforces that Masks Work, Neck Gaiters Not as Effective; Latest COVID-19 Update (August 25, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 24, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 23, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 22, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 21, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 20, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 19, 2020)
- Dr. Bell: “Children’s Routine Vaccinations Cannot be Forgotten”; Latest COVID-19 Update (August 18, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 17, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 16, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 15, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 14, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 13, 2020)
- Dr. Bell: “Data shows that wearing face masks works”; Latest COVID-19 Update (August 12, 2020)
- DHEC Unveils New County-Level COVID-19 Online Resource; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 11, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 10, 2020)
- DHEC Encourages South Carolinians to Respond to Legitimate COVID-19 Contact Tracers, Stay Vigilant Against Scams
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 9, 2020)
- South Carolinians Encouraged to Take Action to Fight the Spread; Latest COVID-19 Update (Aug. 8, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 7, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 6, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 5, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 4, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 3, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 2, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (August 1, 2020)
July 2020
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 31, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 30, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 29, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 27, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 26, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 25, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 24, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 23, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 22, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 21, 2020)
- South Carolina Exceeds Testing Goal for July; Latest COVID-19 Update (July 20, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 19, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 18, 2020)
- DHEC, LLR Announce Joint Order Granting Temporary Authorization to Practice for Nursing Graduates in Order to Boost Staffing at Health Care Facilities (July 17, 2020)
- “Mask Up” South Carolina; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 17, 2020)
- DHEC Provides New Data on Individuals’ Dates of Death; Latest COVID-19 Update (July 16, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 15, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 14, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 13, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 12, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 11, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 10, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 9, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 8, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 7, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 6, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 5, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 4, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 3, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 2, 2020)
- DHEC Promotes COVID-19 Grant Opportunity for Virtually Connecting Nursing Home Residents with Loved Ones (July 2, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (July 1, 2020)
June 2020
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 30, 2020)
- DHEC Recommends Residents Stay Safer at Home for Fourth of July (June 30, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 29, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 27, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 26, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 25, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 24, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 23, 2020)
- DHEC Increases Testing Goals Each Month through End of the Year; South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 22, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 21, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 20, 2020)
- DHEC Warns of Increased Cases of COVID-19 in Youth and Young Adults, Latest COVID-19 Update (June 19, 2020)
- Dr. Bell: “Every day that we don’t all do our part, we extend the duration of this virus,” Latest COVID-19 Update (June 18, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 17, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 16, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 15, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 14, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 13, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 12, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 11, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 10, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 9, 2020)
- Public Health Officials Issue Joint Statement on Need to Continue to Practice Social Distancing and Proper Use of Face Masks to Save Lives in South Carolina (June 9, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 8, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 7, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 6, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 5, 2020)
- DHEC, SCEMD Incorporate COVID-19 Safety Measures into Hurricane Season Preparedness
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 4, 2020)
- South Carolinians Reminded to Take Actions to Limit Spread of COVID-19, Latest COVID-19 Update (June 3, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 2, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (June 1, 2020)
May 2020
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 31, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 30, 2020)
- Stephen Colbert Encourages South Carolinians to #StaySCStrong
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 29, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 27, 2020)
- DHEC Surpasses Goal to Test 110,000 South Carolinians in May; Latest COVID-19 Update (May 26, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 25, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 24, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 23, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 22, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 21, 2020)
- South Carolina Distributes Doses of Remdesivir Drug for Treating COVID-19 Patients (May 21, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 20, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 19, 2020)
- South Carolina Honors EMS Professionals on the Front Line of COVID-19 (May 19, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 18, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 17, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 16, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 15, 2020)
- DHEC and SCHA Thank South Carolina Healthcare Heroes during National Hospital Week (May 15, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 14, 2020)
- DHEC, DMH Emphasize Importance of Mental Health Amid COVID-19 (May 14, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 13, 2020)
- DHEC Announces Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinics (May 12, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 12, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 11, 2020)
- DHEC Expands Contact Tracing to Support Enhanced COVID-19 Testing Efforts (May 11, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 10, 2020)
- DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Testing Mobile Testing Clinics (May 10, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 9, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 8, 2020)
- DHEC Salutes South Carolina Nurses during National Nurses Week (May 7, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 7, 2020)
- South Carolina to Test All Residents and Staff at Nursing Homes for COVID-19 (May 6, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 6, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 5, 2020)
- DHEC Partners with SCDOT, City of Columbia and COMET to Protect Drivers and Riders During the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 5, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 4, 2020)
- DHEC Partners with Care South Carolina to Host Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinic in Darlington County (May 4, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 3, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 2, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (May 1, 2020)
- DHEC Announces Influencer Campaign to Increase Awareness of Actions South Carolinians Can Take To Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19 (May 1, 2020)
April 2020
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 30, 2020)
- DHEC Conducts Cross Analysis of Death Certificates and Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 29, 2020)
- DHEC Reports COVID-19 Deaths Associated with Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities (April 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 28, 2020)
- DHEC Distributes Additional Supplies to Help Expand COVID-19 Rapid-Testing Across the State (April 28, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 27, 2020)
- DHEC Provides WIC Participants Access to Increased Food Choices During COVID-19 Pandemic (April 27, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 26, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 25, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 24, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 23, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 22, 2020)
- DHEC Encourages South Carolinians to Celebrate 50 Years of Earth Day While at Home (April 22, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 21, 2020)
- DHEC Reports COVID-19 Cases in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities (April 21, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 20, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 19, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 18, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 17, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 16, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 15, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 14, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 13, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 12, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 11, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 10, 2020)
- DHEC Develops Innovative Procedures for Virtual Food Safety Checks (April 10, 2020)
- DHEC to Offer 100 Percent of WIC Nutritional Services Over-the-Phone (April 9, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 9, 2020)
- DHEC Urges Smokers to Use Free Quitline to Better Protect Against COVID-19 Complications (April 8, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 8, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 7, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (April 6, 2020)
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update - April 5, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update - April 4, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Three Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19, 147 New Cases - April 3, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Five Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19, 261 New Cases - April 2, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Four Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19, 210 New Cases - April 1, 2020
March 2020
- South Carolina Announces Four Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19, 158 New Cases - March 31, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Two Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19, 151 New Cases - March 30, 2020
- South Carolina Announces One Additional Death Related to COVID- 19, 113 New Cases - March 29, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Two Deaths Related to COVID-19, 121 Additional Cases - March 28, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Four Deaths Related to COVID-19, 86 Additional Cases - March 27, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Two Deaths Related to COVID-19, 32 Additional Cases - March 26, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Additional 82 Cases of COVID-19 - March 25, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Two Additional Deaths Related to COVID-19 - March 24, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Additional 44 Cases of COVID-19 - March 24, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Additional 103 Cases of COVID-19, Encourages Residents to Protect Physical and Mental Health - March 23, 2020
- State of South Carolina Reports Two Additional COVID-19 Related Deaths - March 23, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Additional 22 Cases of COVID-19, Continues to Urge Residents to take Prevention Precautions - March 22, 2020
- South Carolina Announces Additional 46 Cases of COVID-19, Urges Residents take Prevention Precautions - March 21, 2020
- Materials from National Strategic Stockpile Distributed to S.C. Counties for COVID-19 Response - March 21, 2020
- DHEC Reports Two COVID-19 Related Deaths in South Carolina - March 20, 2020
- DHEC Announces 45 Additional Cases of Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 20, 2020
- DHEC Announces 21 Additional Cases of Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 19, 2020
- DHEC Announces 13 Additional Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 18, 2020
- DHEC Announces Additional 14 Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 17, 2020
- DHEC Announces Additional Five Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 16, 2020
- State of South Carolina Reports First COVID-19 Related Death - March 16, 2020
- DHEC Announces Additional Nine Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 15, 2020
- DHEC Announces Additional Six Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 14, 2020
- DHEC Announces Additional Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 13, 2020
- DHEC Announces Additional Possible Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 12, 2020
- DHEC Announces Additional Possible Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 11, 2020
- DHEC Announces Two More Possible Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - March 10, 2020
- DHEC Announces Seventh Possible Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - Mar 9, 2020
- DHEC Investigating Additional Possible Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - Mar 8, 2020
- DHEC is Investigating Two Possible Cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina - Mar 6, 2020
January - February 2020
- As South Carolina Continues to Prepare for the Novel Coronavirus, Public Health Officials Urge Residents to Guard Against the Flu - Feb 14, 2020
- S.C. State Epidemiologist Emphasizes Importance of DHEC and Hospitals Working Together to Support Coronavirus Response Efforts - Feb 6, 2020
- Gov. Henry McMaster Convenes Public Health Emergency Plan Committee to Discuss 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Jan 31, 2020
- DHEC Statement on 2019 Novel Coronavirus Preparations and Activities in South Carolina - Jan 29, 2020