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What are the symptoms of COVID-19 infection? The CDC reports that symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. – Centers for Disease Control resources.
Are you sick and think you might have the symptoms of COVID-19? FREE 24/7 virtual COVID-19 screenings are available to everyone in South Carolina. Log in to Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)’s virtual care provider network and use code COVID19.
SCDHEC curates a list of COVID-19 screening and testing sites, including mobile testing clinics and telehealth virtual care providers. — This list is continuously updated by DHEC, and testing sites may be viewed for individual counties in South Carolina.
What if you feel sick? – The Centers for Disease Control and SCDHEC provide guidance if you feel sick. The CDC also offers an interactive and mobile-friendly coronavirus self-checker that can be completed online.
Do you have questions regarding COVID-19? SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) can help. Call the SCDHEC Care Line 1-855-472-3432. Available 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
National COVID-19 Response and Preparedness
- National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness
- Mar. 11 – Remarks by President Biden on the anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdown
- Mar. 2 – Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
- Feb. 25 – Remarks by President Biden at an Event Commemorating the 50 Millionth COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
- Feb. 24 – Notice on the continuation of the National Emergency concerning the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
- Feb. 22 – Remarks by President Biden on the more than 500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19
- Feb. 22 – A proclamation on remembering the 500,000 Americans lost to COVID-19
- Feb. 17 – Fact Sheet: President Biden announces new actions to expand and improve COVID-19 testing
- Feb. 16 – Fact Sheet: Biden Administration announces extension of COVID-19 forbearance and foreclosure protections for homeowners
- Feb. 10 – President Biden announces members of the Biden-Harris Administration COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force
- Jan. 26 – Remarks by President Biden on the fight to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
- Jan. 22 – Fact Sheet: President Biden’s new Executive Actions deliver economic relief for American families and businesses amid the COVID-19 crises
- Jan. 22 – Presidential Action – Executive Order on economic relief related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Jan. 21 – Presidential Action – Executive Order on establishing the COVID-19 Pandemic Testing Board and ensuring a sustainable public health workforce for COVID-19 and other biological threats
- Jan. 21 – Presidential Action – Executive Order on a sustainable public health supply chain
- Jan. 21 – Presidential Action – Memorandum to extend federal support to governors’ use of the National Guard to respond to COVID-19 and to increase reimbursement and other assistance to the states
- Jan. 21 – Presidential Action – Executive Order on ensuring a data-driven response to COVID-19 and future high-consequence public health threats
- Jan. 21 – Presidential Action – Executive Order on improving access to care and treatments for COVID-19
- Jan. 21 – Presidential Action – Executive Order on promoting COVID-19 safety in domestic and international travel
- Jan. 20 – Presidential Action – Executive Order on organizing and mobilizing the United States Government to provide a unified and effective response to combat COVID-19 and to provide United States leadership on global health and security
South Carolina advisories, updates, and resources for COVID-19
- Updated daily — SC DHEC announces COVID-19 updates each afternoon, including statistics on new cases by county and testing counts.
- Updated daily – COVID-19 vaccine allocations in South Carolina
- Updated daily – Find a COVID-19 vaccine location
- SC DHEC is looking for volunteers to assist in South Carolina’s vaccination efforts. Registration link included in post.
- Mar. 10 – South Carolina Announces Updated Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines
- Mar. 8 – Governor McMaster issues Executive Order 2021-13, extending the State of Emergency for another 15 days.
- Mar. 5 – Governor McMaster issues Executive Order 2021-12, beginning the return of state employees back to the workplace on a full-time basis. The Executive Order also rescinds previously mandatory face covering safety measures in state government offices.
- Mar. 6 – VIDEO: COVID-19 One year later: DHEC Shares a Message to South Carolinians of Hope and Gratitude
- Mar. 2 – More than One Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Given in South Carolina
- Mar. 2 – South Carolina to Move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on March 8, 2021
- Mar. 1 – Governor McMaster issues Executive Order 2021-11, lifting the 11 p.m. limit on alcohol sales in bars and approval requirements for gatherings of more than 250 people.
- Feb. 25 – South Carolina to Move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on March 8, 2021
- Feb. 22 – DHEC presented with Outstanding Community Leader Award for efforts to ensure food safety at restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic
- Feb. 15 – South Carolina COVID-19 vaccine demographics presented in new online dashboard
- Feb. 11 – Federal Government notifies southeastern states of possible vaccine shipping delays
- Feb. 11 – DHEC offers centralized phone number, email for locating delayed COVID-19 test results
- Feb. 06 – DHEC Director Dr. Edward Simmer, MD, receives second COVID-19 vaccine
- Feb. 05 – DHEC, Partners Work to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in Rural Communities
- Feb. 04 – S.C. Senate confirms Dr. Edward Simmer to lead DHEC
- Feb. 03 – South Carolinians aged 65 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Monday, February 8
- Feb. 02 – DHEC announces change in the Way COVID-19 percent positive Is calculated
- Feb. 02 – Dr. Linda Bell: “Testing remains an essential tool for helping slow the spread of COVID-19”
- Feb. 01 – South Carolina ranks fifth in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use for second consecutive week”
- Jan. 30 – South Carolina public health officials detect state’s first known case of the COVID-19 variant originally detected in United Kingdom”
- Jan. 29 – DHEC launches new COVID-19 vaccine information line, increases call center staff to nearly 300 as vaccine demand increases”
- Jan. 29 – DHEC confirms first death from MIS-C, COVID-19-related condition that affects teens and children”
- Jan. 28 – Vital Statistics database issue leads to delay in COVID-19 deaths reported”
- Jan. 28 – South Carolina public health officials detect the United States’ first known cases of the COVID-19 variant originally detected in South Africa”
- Jan. 27 – South Carolina officials warn public to watch out for possible COVID-19 vaccine-related scams”
- Jan. 27 – South Carolina speeds up vaccine efforts, Top 10 in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use”
- Jan. 25 – It takes two: You need two shots of COVID-19 vaccine to get maximum protection”
- Jan. 16 – Vendor has repaired issues causing COVID-19 case reporting delays; historical breakdown provided
- Jan. 14 – DHEC announces shift from containment to mitigation as COVID-19 cases post record growth in S.C.
- Jan. 14 – DHEC, LLR announce joint order to expand pool of medical professionals who can administer COVID-19 vaccine
- Jan. 13 – Governor Henry McMaster’s 2021 State of the State Address
- Jan. 13 – S.C. public health officials seeking 150+ medical professionals to join DHEC and assist with COVID-19 vaccination clinics
- Jan. 12 – S.C. chief epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell receives COVID-19 vaccine; has ‘utmost confidence in its safety and effectiveness’
- Jan. 12 – DHEC provides additional information on vaccine scheduling for those age 70 and older
- Jan. 7 – Executive Order 2021-03 extends the State of Emergency another 15 days.
- Jan. 6 – All Phase 1a healthcare workers urged to quickly schedule vaccine appointments
- Jan. 1 – DHEC continues to provide COVID-19 vaccine updates, latest information
- Dec. 31 – S.C. public health officials provide update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts
- Dec. 30 – South Carolina is above national average of vaccine administrations per doses received; Dr. Bell urges ringing in the New Year at home
- Dec. 23 – Executive Order 2020-77 extends the State of Emergency another 15 days.
- Dec. 17 – DHEC reminds SC residents that staying home is staying safe this holiday season
- Dec. 16 – Dr. Bell: ‘When it’s my turn, I’ll be among the first waiting in line to roll up my sleeve and get vaccinated.’
- Dec. 11 – Dr. Bell: ‘It is within all of our powers to stop COVID-19 and save lives.’
- Dec. 8 – Executive Order 2020-75 extends the State of Emergency another 15 days.
- Dec. 4 – S.C. public officials: ‘We’re at a pivotal point in this pandemic; Together we can take actions to change our course.’
- Nov. 23 – South Carolina sees increased COVID-19 testing in advance of Thanksgiving; masks and social distancing remain key in stopping disease spread
- Nov. 19 – Gov. McMaster asks South Carolinians to “Test Before Turkey” in his livestreamed Nov. 19 press conference
- Nov. 19 – CDC advises against travel over Thanksgiving, and recommends only gathering with those in your household.
- Nov. 18 – DHEC confirms 2020 season’s first flu-related death in South Carolina
- Nov. 16 – State health leaders encourage South Carolinians to stay vigilant to reduce spread of COVID-19 this holiday season
- Nov. 9 – DHEC issues COVID-19 travel and safety precautions to support a healthy and safe Thanksgiving
- Nov. 8 – Executive Order 2020-70 filed, extending COVID-19 State of Emergency for another 15 days
- Nov. 5 – DHEC experts warn rise in S.C. COVID-19 cases could be fall surge
- October 22 – DHEC, UofSC, to lead year-long ‘SC STRONG’ initiative to evaluate COVID-19 infection and immunity over time
- October 16 – Gov. Henry McMaster announces minority, small business and nonprofit relief grant application start
- October 16 – DHEC publishes South Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccination plan
- October 15 – CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield Joins Governor Henry McMaster, DHEC and State Officials to Discuss the Community Impacts of COVID-19
- October 9 – “This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC officials stress importance of flu vaccines amid COVID-19
- October 8 – Nursing homes to begin reporting visitation status to DHEC
- October 5 – DHEC updates guidance on testing asymptomatic persons for SARS-CoV-2
- October 2 – Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
- September 24 – Free, self-administered nasal swab testing available in Columbia
- September 18 – DHEC’s third data analysis of mask ordinances continues to show effectiveness of masks
- September 17 – 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..
- September 10 – DHEC and partners to develop state COVID-19 vaccination plan using federal guidance.
- September 10 – Governor McMaster’s latest media briefing regarding COVID-19.
- September 9 – Governor McMaster issues Executive Order 2020-59, extending the State of Emergency for another 15 days.
- August 12 – DHEC’s Dr. Linda Bell: “Data shows that wearing face masks works.”
- August 11 update – DHEC Unveils New County-Level COVID-19 Online Resource.
- August 10 – Governor McMaster issues Executive Order 2020-59, extending the State of Emergency for another 15 days.
- August 10 – DHEC Encourages South Carolinians to Respond to Legitimate COVID-19 Contact Tracers, Stay Vigilant Against Scams.
- July 29 – Governor McMaster’s latest media briefing/update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) is available on SC ETV’s YouTube channel.
June 9 – S.C. public health officials issue joint statement on the need to continue to practice social distancing and proper use of face masks to save lives in South Carolina.- Download accelerateSC’s final report and recommendations here
- A video archive of accelerateSC’s meetings is available through SC ETV.
- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division presents comprehensive resources related to weather emergencies, including the related impact on public health.. Click here to sign up for SCEMD Code Red Alerts.
- SCDHEC, SCEMD Incorporate COVID-19 Safety Measures into Hurricane Season Preparedness.
- SCDHEC Situational Summary – COVID-19
- Updated Monitoring and Testing Data — comprehensive dashboard of statistics for virus prevalence by county throughout South Carolina, regularly updated by SCDHEC
- Register to receive COVID-19 email updates from SCDHEC
- SCDHEC COVID-19 FAQ
- South Carolina media coverage on COVID-19 — The State newspaper, The Post and Courier newspaper, The Greenville News, SC ETV
College/University-specific information regarding COVID-19
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) – COVID-19 Resources – Updated through Mar. 12
- Updated Mar. 12 – CDC – When to quarantine
- Updated Mar. 7 – CDC guidance and considerations for events and gatherings
- American College Health Association (ACHA) – Updated through Feb. 18 regarding COVID-19
- National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) – Coronavirus resources for colleges – Updated through Feb. 11
- Updated Dec. 31 — CDC Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Considerations for Colleges & Universities
- Updated by CDC Dec. 29 – Colleges, universities, and higher learning: Plan, prepare, and respond
- Updated Dec. 11 – SCDHEC Higher Education Guidance on Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 – (PDF)
- Updated Sept. 9 – SCDHEC Higher Education Guidance on Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 – (PDF)
- Updated July 10 – SCDHEC Higher Education Guidance on Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 – (PDF)
Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 Resources
- How COVID-19 spreads- Updated Oct. 28
- Register with CDC to receive email or text updates about COVID-19
CDC information related to COVID-19 vaccines
- COVID-19 vaccines: Recommended phases for vaccine administration
- Updated Mar. 12 – Vaccine Safety and Monitoring
- Updated Mar. 12 – Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination
- Updated Mar. 13 – Key Things to Know – Help stop the pandemic by getting vaccinated
COVID-19 forecasts and modeling
- Updated through Mar. 12 – COVID data tracker weekly review
- Updated Mar. 10 – CDC forecases of COVID-19 deaths
- Updated Mar. 10 – CDC COVID-19 national and state forecasts
- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington — COVID-19 projections for national and individual states, IMHE COVID-19 projections specific to South Carolina – Last updated Mar. 11
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
- World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard
