Following the approval of the Pfizer vaccine by public health agencies, Prisma Health announced on Thursday that it had begun offering the two-dose Pfizer vaccine to children aged 12 to 15. “We’re thrilled to have an effective and safe vaccine available for children in this age group and urge familiesRead More
According to Greenville NAACP officials, three vaccine clinics will be held in May to help Greenville County’s rural areas. The first vaccine clinic will be held on May 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Athens Baptist Church, 3 Mills Creek Road, Travelers Rest, SC. Officials also stated thatRead More
The Greenville emergency mask ordinance was scheduled to expire on April 10, but the city opted to extend the emergency mask requirement once again due to the persistently high COVID-19 cases in the area. Greenville City Council voted unanimously on Thursday in a special called session to extend the city’sRead More
Prisma Health officials confirmed on Wednesday that the drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites are being phased out as the hospital system transitions tests to doctor’s offices. The hospital-based drive-thru testing locations will begin to close on March 26 and will be completely closed by the end of the day on AprilRead More
Greenville County has received funding from the Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 funds for rent and utility assistance. Greenville County has received nearly $16 million to help eligible county residents with past-due rent and utility bills. Those in Greenville County who have lost jobs orRead More
Effective 1 March COVID-19 safety measures relating to the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings will be terminated, according to a statement issued by Governor Henry McMaster on Friday. Starting today, approval for events involving more than 250 people will no longer be required by the South Carolina Department ofRead More
State health officials and the Governor’s Office stated on Wednesday morning that South Carolina residents between 65 and 69 years of age will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday. According to officials, more than 80 percent of the confirmed COVID-19 deaths in South Carolina are individualsRead More
The Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has just announced its latest visitation restrictions. Visitor restrictions will be tightened beginning on Thursday, January 7, to ensure the safety of their patients, staff, and health care workers. According to the press release, most patients will be allowed to have one visitorRead More
The Bank of America’s Fall for Greenville presented by Pepsi announced on Monday their plans for a virtual experience of its annual event. On its 39th year the festival will be held virtually due to the health risk brought by COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will run from October 9-11. TheRead More
Greenville County Schools have been approved by the SC State Department of Education to provide free meals to all students through December 31, or until the congressional appropriated funding runs out. This extension applies to all students attending school in-person and those attending the virtual program. “This waiver extension alsoRead More