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South Carolina Department of Public Health
@SC_DPH
South Carolina's public health agency.
Columbia, S.C.
dph.sc.gov
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Oct 30, 2024
    We are the South Carolina Department of Public Health. Our name may have changed, but our commitment to protecting, promoting and improving the health and well-being of everyone in South Carolina is stronger than ever. Our people-first approach guides all that we do.
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Sep 16, 2018
    Protect yourself and your family. Don't use a portable generator, grill, camp stove, or improperly vented heater indoors. It can cause fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. #Florence
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    May 30, 2020
    "Together we can slow the spread of COVID-19. If you have to be out and about, please remember to maintain at least six feet of social distance and cover your face with a mask." -Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show" @StephenAtHome scdhec.gov/staySCstrong
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Aug 11, 2021
    "As your state epidemiologist and as someone who has studied disease control and prevention for my entire career, I have never been more concerned about the health of our state than I am today. " - Dr. Linda Bell
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Oct 14, 2021
    Replying to @SCEMD
    "I've done my own research on Facebook" 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Aug 11, 2021
    DHEC announced that the state has surpassed 10,000 lives lost to COVID-19 in the state. Together, we are mourning these losses, the impact it's had on their loved ones, and working to stop more deaths in the future. Join us in sharing this image in remembrance of the lives lost.
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Dec 9, 2020
    "If we are able to implement 95% use of masks within the next week, by April we could avert 1,000 deaths. Within 4-6 weeks of this level of mask usage, we would see a significant change in our trajectory." - Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Aug 17, 2021
    "I am certain when history is written, people will look back and wonder at how we were nearing normalcy, then had a dramatic resurgence in this disease given all the tools we had available to prevent what is unfolding right now." - Dr. Linda Bell Watch: fb.watch/7rEm8c1vih/
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Jan 11, 2021
    Gov. Henry McMaster and DHEC announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, can begin scheduling their appointment to receive COVID-19 vaccine. scdhec.gov/news-releases/…
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Dec 30, 2021
    We recognize that at this point people are numb to the data, but these stats aren’t simply numbers. They represent people. People who are our family members, friends and loved ones who are sick, hospitalized and dying from this disease.
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Dec 30, 2021
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    Earlier today, we reported nearly 6,000 people in our state have COVID-19. While we cannot confirm a number just yet, early data is showing we will eclipse that mark in tomorrow’s report and we’ll likely see these soaring numbers in the days and weeks following New Year’s Day.
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Mar 12, 2020
    The status of #COVID19 in #SouthCarolina does not indicate that cancellation of events or schools is needed at this time. DHEC is constantly monitoring our epidemiological data and consulting with the CDC to stay on top of the situation.
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Sep 1, 2021
    We’ve said it before and we’ll continue to say it: we can end this pandemic if we increase our vaccination rates. To do that, we need all South Carolinians to do their part in protecting themselves and their loved ones.
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Sep 1, 2021
    “Since Aug. 21, the 11-20 age group has recorded the highest number of new cases in South Carolina. The second highest group are those ages 0-10.” Dr. Knoche provided an update to the media today on COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines in South Carolina. youtu.be/r6uWtA90iGw
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Jun 25, 2020
    Wearing a mask decreases the risk of spreading COVID-19. Your mask protects others from you, and their mask protects you. We can all do our part. Learn more at scdhec.gov/covid19. #StaySCStrong #stayhealthySC
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    South Carolina Department of Public Health
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    Apr 2, 2020
    DHEC has launched a new heat map to visually represent the spread of the #COVID19 in the state. Heat map as of April 2, 2020: scdhec.gov/sites/default/…
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