COVID vaccine live updates: Here’s what to know in South Carolina on Nov. 13
We’re tracking the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus and vaccines in South Carolina. Check back for updates.
Just over 600 new COVID-19 cases reported in SC
At least 726,270 people have tested positive for the coronavirus and 12,095 have died in South Carolina since March 2020, according to state health officials.
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, Nov. 12, reported 605 new COVID-19 cases and 12 coronavirus-related deaths. There were also 270 probable cases and four probable deaths, data shows.
At least 465 people in the state were reported hospitalized with COVID-19 as of Nov. 12, including 124 patients who were being treated in intensive care units and 67 who were on ventilators. Roughly 5% of hospitalizations across the state are COVID-19-related, data shows.
As of Nov. 12, 4% of COVID-19 tests were reported positive. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said 5% or lower means there is a low level of community spread.
Nearly 56% of South Carolinians eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine are fully vaccinated, and almost 64% have received at least one dose, according to health officials.
Horry County Schools sites to offer COVID-19 shot to kids 5 and older
Children 5 and older will soon be able to roll up their sleeves and get the COVID-19 vaccine at multiple Horry County Schools sites, according to The Sun News.
The school district has partnered with Conway Medical Center to offer the shots during four vaccination events beginning Tuesday. Nov. 16. The pop-up events are open to all district staff, students and the general public.
No appointment is necessary, officials said.
To learn more about the events, read the full story here.
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