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Free Covid-19 tests back for Fall

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COVID summer wave grows, with new variant LB.1 on the rise

Key virus indicators appear to be worsening fastest across a number of western states, where trends first began climbing this month.
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Latest CDC data on COVID-19

In the Midlands hospitalizations vary by county.
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'Food for the Soul' closed due to COVID

The Kershaw County non-profit has closed due to the spike in COVID cases in the county.
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CDC says updated COVID-19 vaccines to be available

The vaccines should be available this week and the agency is recommending everyone get six months and older get the shot.
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Doctors warning about respiratory virus season with COVID-19 hospitalizations rising

With the start of fall classes throughout the state and COVID-19 cases increasing, medical experts are urging the public to get their vaccines.
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COVID numbers in South Carolina

Across the nation, COVID hospitalizations are trending slightly upward but the CDC rates the Midlands at low risk but still recorded an increase in some areas.
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Local health workers on COVID-19 winding down

Front line workers talk about the laxing of many COVID rules.
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COVID surge affecting the Midlands

Hospitals have seen an increase in the number of COVID patients.
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Covid cases spiking in most counties in South Carolina

All but two counties, Aiken and Barnwell, have seen an increase in COVID cases.
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COVID cases spiking in the Midlands

According to DHEC, Richland, Newberry, Lexington, Kershaw and Fairfield counties have some of the highest number of infections.
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DHEC releases updated COVID numbers

Last week the health agency said there were over 4,000 new COVID cases and 234 people hospitalized.