COLUMBIA, S.C. — As the number of reported cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, Columbia is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at city-operated parks around Columbia.
DHEC will be handing out self-administered test kits and providing vaccinations at each clinic.
For the month of June, the following clinics will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 9: Melrose Park, 1500 Fairview Drive
- Tuesday, June 14 and Thursday, June 16: Hampton Park, 1117 Brandon Avenue
- Tuesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 23: Drew Wellness, 2101 Walker Solomon Way
- Tuesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 30: Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue
The most recent COVID-19 data from:
June 4
- 8,913 number of cases; a decrease of -1.4% over the previous week and an increase of 31.7% over the previous month.
- 261 COVID-related hospitalizations, represent an increase of 13.3% over the previous week and an increase of 53.3% over the previous month.
- 63,361 tests reported complete
- 2,356 completed vaccinations (any resident receiving one dose of Janssen or two doses of Pfizer/Moderna).
Compare to data from May 28
- 8,765 number of cases; an increase of 19.6% over the previous week and an increase of 65.7% over the previous month
- 228 COVID-related hospitalizations, represent an increase of 22.9% over the previous week and an increase of 60.6% over the previous month.
- 67,403 tests reported complete
- 2,953 completed vaccinations (any resident receiving one dose of Janssen or two doses of Pfizer/Moderna).
DHEC maintains a vaccinator locator site where the public can find vaccination sites near them. Keep in mind that some businesses and organizations are beginning to charge for vaccinations. When in doubt, call ahead to ask about any charges that might be applied to you or your insurance company.
