Columbia and other towns across South Carolina are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Columbia, SC community.
Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local South Carolina hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the South Carolina Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from South Carolina government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.
South Carolina COVID-19 Cases
South Carolina Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,856,759
South Carolina New Coronavirus Deaths:
South Carolina Total Coronavirus Deaths: 20,254
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Columbia
Gov. names Dr. Simmer Director of Public Health
Edward Simmer has been named the state’s first Director of Public Health. Governor Henry McMaster made the announcement Tuesday morning. “Dr. Edward Simmer joined DHEC in the midst of the COVID-19 ... More info »
ABC Columbia - 11/19/2024 06:51amGovernor McMaster announces Dr. Edward Simmer as Director for the Department of Public Health
Governor Henry McMaster announced Dr. Edward Simmer as the first director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health ... More info »
WSPA Spartanburg on MSN - 11/19/2024 04:14amFamiliar face to lead newly formed South Carolina Department of Public Health
Dr. Edward Simmer will lead the new Department of Public Health amid a flurry of movement in Gov. Henry McMaster's Cabinet, which has seen elevated turnover. More info »
Post and Courier - 11/19/2024 01:15amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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