South Carolina reported 358 new confirmed coronavirus cases and zero new deaths on April 6.
Here is the latest news about the pandemic in South Carolina.
Nearly half of new coronavirus infections across the country occur in just five states – a situation that pressures the federal government to consider a change in the way vaccines are distributed, sending more doses to critical points.
4:47 pm – Almost half of new coronavirus infections across the country occur in only five states – a situation that pressures the federal government to consider a change in the way vaccines are distributed, sending more doses to critical points. See More information.
In the coming weeks, Dorchester County will have half of its $ 31 million in federal stimulus funds at its disposal for the recovery of COVID-19.
3 pm – In the coming weeks, Dorchester County will have half of its $ 31 million allocation in federal stimulus funds at its disposal for the recovery of COVID-19.
The money is part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the coronavirus aid package enacted when President Joe Biden signed the Congressional bill on March 11.
During a County Council meeting on April 5, Daniel Prentice, the county administrator and CFO, mentioned some of the possibilities that the funding could cover.
Uses range from installing vaccine clinics to supporting local tourism, non-profit organizations or hotels that have suffered from the pandemic. See More information.
“You can see on everyone’s face that we are just tired,” said Giselle Gaeta. “Exhaustion is not even the word to explain it.”
2 PM – An epic shortage of staff has angered restaurant owners in the Charleston area, who fear that failure to meet customer expectations will hurt the businesses they kept in business during the pandemic. See More information.
From April 5, the Smith Medical Clinic will offer free vaccination appointments, as well as transportation for appointments, if necessary, Monday through Thursday, from 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm.
1:30 pm – From April 5, the medical center will offer free vaccines, as well as transportation for appointments from Monday to Thursday. See More information.
The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina filed a lawsuit over Governor Henry McMaster’s executive order requiring state employees who work remotely to return to their workplaces.
1:15 pm – The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina filed a lawsuit over an executive order from Governor Henry McMaster requiring state employees who work remotely to return to their workplaces. See More information.
Columbia Fireflies will have a mix of socially distant and regular places when the first homestay of its season begins on May 11.
1 pm – Columbia Fireflies will begin the 2021 season with 50 percent of normal seating capacity, with up to 5,000 fans allowed and up to 5,000 fans allowed in Segra Park, the team announced today. See More information.
At least 75% of the funds must be spent on increasing access to the vaccine among racial and ethnic minorities.
9 am – South Carolina will receive more than $ 47 million from the federal government to increase vaccination rates for COVID-19 in the state, with most of the resources directed to minority communities.
At least 75 percent of the money must be spent on initiatives that increase access to vaccines among racial and ethnic minorities. See More information.
While “normal” is still far away, restrictions have been eased, restaurants have been reopened, events have started again and vaccinations have been implemented. As such, our visual team revisited some of the scenes for a comparison with where our community was last year.
9 am – While “normal” is still far away, restrictions have been eased, restaurants have been reopened, events have started again and vaccinations have been implemented. As such, the team revisited some of the scenes for a visual comparison of where our community was in the past year. See More information.
The Conway City Mask mandate and state of emergency will end at 9:00 am on April 6.
Monday, 5:30 PM – Conway City’s mask mandate and state of emergency will end at 9:00 am on April 6. Conway City Council voted to end both during the April 5 board meeting. Read more.