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South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 21, 2020)
Today, DHEC announced 393 new confirmed cases and 14 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 13 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 134,884, probable cases to 3,240, confirmed deaths to 3,040, and 172 probable deaths.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 134,884, probable cases to 3,240, confirmed deaths to 3,040, and 172 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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Recently Published by DHEC
South Carolina Announces Latest COVID-19 Update (September 19, 2020)
September 19, 2020
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DHEC’s Third Data Analysis of Mask Ordinances Continues to Show Effectiveness of Masks; Latest COVID-19 Update (September 18, 2020)
September 18, 2020
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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Oconee County; One Pet Exposure
September 18, 2020
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Additional Resources
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.