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DHEC Updates Numbers with Delayed Results from Out-of-State Lab; Latest COVID-19 Update (September 22, 2020)
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 739 new confirmed cases and 30 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 30 additional confirmed deaths and 3 new probable deaths.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 137,406, probable cases to 3,383, confirmed deaths to 3,067, and 176 probable deaths.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 137,406, probable cases to 3,383, confirmed deaths to 3,067, and 176 probable deaths.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
DHEC continues to work with federal, state and local partners as it investigates COVID-19 cases in South Carolina. DHEC’s top priority remains protecting the public during this national and state emergency.
If you have general questions about COVID-19, call the DHEC Care Line at 1-855-472-3432 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.
If you have general questions about COVID-19, call the DHEC Care Line at 1-855-472-3432 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily.
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Midlands Rivers Coalition
Please continue to avoid contact recreation like swimming, wading, tubing and paddling in the lower Saluda River downstream of I-20 and the Congaree River. For more information, visit HowsMySCRiver.org.
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Report and Submit Dead Birds to Help DHEC Track West Nile Virus
Now Through November: Residents can help the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) track West Nile virus (WNV) this spring, summer, and fall by submitting recently deceased birds, especially crows, blue jays, house finches, and house sparrows. These species are more susceptible to WNV than other species, making them good candidates for testing. For more information, including locating a local DHEC office for submitting deceased birds, visit scdhec.gov/birdtesting.
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Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency?
Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy.