While there were no new cases of the coronavirus in Berkeley County for May 24, 2020, there were 209 additional new cases statewide, according to SCDHEC.
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Berkeley County May 15 Coronavirus Update: 2 New Cases, 201 Reported Total
This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,407 and those who have died to 380
Coronavirus: 2 Possible In South Carolina, DHEC Says
SCDHEC announced Saturday that it is investigating two possible cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. One case is located in Charleston County.
DHEC Offers Free Resources To Help South Carolinians Quit Tobacco Use
The New Year offers the perfect opportunity for tobacco users to quit and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping tobacco users kick the habit, for good. No matter what stage of the quit process you are in the South Carolina Tobacco Quitline can help. “It’s never too late to quit smoking or using tobacco because […]
DHEC coastal photography contest accepting entries
Photographers of all ages and degrees of expertise are invited to ready their cameras and tripods to enter their best photographs of coastal South Carolina scenes in the annual photography contest sponsored by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. “The winning photo will appear on DHEC’s 2015 annual tide table poster,” said Director of Environmental Affairs Elizabeth Dieck. […]
DHEC seeks public’s help tracking West Nile Virus
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is seeking the public’s help in collecting dead birds to test for this season’s arrival of West Nile virus. “Anyone can help us track West Nile virus by submitting dead blue jays, crows, house sparrows, and house finches for testing,” said Chris Evans, a Ph.D. entomologist with the DHEC Bureau of Laboratories. […]
Registered dietitians to lead free grocery store tour in Berkeley Co.
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, registered dietitians affiliated with the South Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SCAND) have volunteered to lead free grocery store tours at select BI-LO locations to help families learn how to shop and eat healthier on a budget, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced. “As nutrition professionals, we realize that the […]
DHEC: Rabies vaccination clinics set for Berkeley Co.
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is partnering with participating veterinarians across the state to help residents protect their pets and themselves against rabies, the agency announced today. “Participating veterinarians will be conducting rabies clinics to vaccinate dogs, cats and ferrets against this fatal disease,” said Sandra Craig of DHEC’s Bureau of Environmental Health Services. “Vaccination fees in […]
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