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Grand Strand Medical Center out of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine; new shipment expected Thursday
Grand Strand Medical Center is expecting to receive a shipment of second COVID-19 vaccine doses after exhausting their inventory last week.
WHAT TO KNOW: S.C. prepares to move to Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Gov. McMaster said S.C. will move to Phase 1B starting on Monday, March 8.
Local restaurant owner says all employees must get COVID-19 vaccine to work there
More people will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting Wednesday.
McMaster tours Myrtle Beach mass vaccination clinic, shares support for event
South Carolina’s governor made a stop at the mass vaccination event held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Tuesday.
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Darlington Raceway allowed to move to Phase 1B for mass COVID-19 vaccine event
Darlington Raceway is able to accommodate even more South Carolinians during its upcoming mass COVID-19 vaccine event on Friday.
WATCH: McMaster to give update on S.C. COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will provide a Tuesday update on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.
‘We’re very excited about having another one’: Hospital leaders react to approval of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose vaccine will soon be in the arms of millions of Americans.
Gov. McMaster to hold briefing at Myrtle Beach mass COVID-19 vaccine event
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a briefing Tuesday afternoon at the mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic happening in Myrtle Beach.
DHEC: S.C. set to get 41K doses of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine this week
Days after receiving approval, South Carolina will receive its first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week.
N.C. to receive more than 80k doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week
North Carolina Health and Human Services says they are expecting more than 80,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine to arrive in N.C. beginning Wednesday.
DHEC running rural vaccine clinics, ready for J&J vaccine
DHEC has held 204 vaccine clinics in February and most were in the rural areas.
Lumbee Tribe of N.C., Robeson Health Care Corp. hold vaccine drive for educators, those 65+
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina partnered with the Robeson Health Care Corporation to put on a vaccination drive today.
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Robeson Health Care Corporation set to host vaccine drive
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will host the event Friday after being delayed by a week.
6th dose in Pfizer vaccine vials being recorded in S.C.; any left behind considered waste
Using this sixth dose isn’t something new for many providers.
‘Proud of the partnership’: McMaster applauds vaccine event put on by McLeod, Darlington Raceway
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is recognizing the mass vaccination event that will happen next week at the “Track Too Tough To Tame.”
DHEC launches pilot program to bring vaccine to homebound residents
Some people in South Carolina who are homebound will have a way to get their COVID-19 vaccines.
Tidelands Health not taking new COVID-19 vaccine appointments; nearly 9,000 remain on waitlist
The hospital also letting those who have made appointments opt-out of the waitlist.
COVID-19 vaccine available for veterans at Myrtle Beach VA clinic
A Myrtle Beach VA clinic will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to veterans.
Darlington Raceway preparing to hold mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Preparations are underway for Darlington Raceway to host a massive COVID-19 vaccination clinic next week.
People frustrated over Grand Strand Medical Center not scheduling second doses
The CDC said for those getting the Pfizer vaccine, they should get the second dose 21 days after the first.
DHEC addresses Horry County government vaccine controversy; values relationship with county
One DHEC leader reiterated during a news briefing on Wednesday that DHEC is asserting its right to withhold vaccine from providers who “knowingly” choose not to follow state guidelines.
Gov. McMaster encourages private businesses to open vaccine sites
A vaccine location in South Carolina is delivering 130 doses a day with no waiting and wants to expand their capacity to 300 shots per day.
DHEC continues to evaluate if those with underlying health conditions will be moved up vaccine list
Different groups and industries across South Carolina have made arguments as to why they should be moved up the COVID-19 vaccine distribution list.
DHEC: Broken vials, syringes contribute to most wasted doses in South Carolina
Leaders with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control addressed possible vaccine waste issues in the state.
FEMA, state officials take tour of Tidelands Health vaccination sites
The hospital said officials got a first-hand hand look at how the sites are set up.
DHEC director: South Carolina could be ready to move to Phase 1b in 2-3 weeks
South Carolina could start transitioning to Phase 1b in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan in about two to three weeks
WMBF INVESTIGATES: Horry County government issues statement after DHEC halts additional 1st doses to HCFR
DHEC officials followed up with Horry County officials after WMBF News obtained and reported on an email sent out to all county employees to offer them the chance to receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
DHEC posts dates, registration details for mass vaccination event at Myrtle Beach Convention Center
People can start booking their appointments for the mass vaccination event being held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
‘We are ready, willing and able’: HCS partners with CMC to help vaccinate teachers
Horry County School leaders gave new details Monday night on its vaccination plan once teachers and staff are given the go-ahead to roll up their sleeves.
‘#InThisTogether’: S.C. National Guard soldiers assist at Florence COVID-19 vaccination site
Soldiers with the South Carolina National were on deck to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the Pee Dee.
S.C. health officials say vaccine providers may have to dip into wrong set of doses to fill appointments
Providers across the state are seeing varying levels of difficulty with receiving vaccine shipments.
Over 2,300 individuals ‘affiliated with Horry County Government’ have been vaccinated, county says
As of the county’s latest budget, it employs 2,567 people.
Close to 8,000 join AARP’s statewide vaccine telephone town hall
State leaders and public health officials led a Q & A telephone town hall Friday morning to answer questions from older South Carolinians regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine.
DHEC holding call with Horry County Government on its use of vaccine on employees
The Department of Health and Environmental Control is continuing to look into Horry County Government’s use of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Grand Strand Medical forced to cancel COVID-19 clinic, other hospitals also seeing delays
It’s the second time the hospital has had to cancel a COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
Publix offering doses of COVID-19 vaccine at 60 stores in S.C.
Publix says it will administer the vaccine in both Horry and Georgetown counties.
State receives plans from Horry County Schools on vaccinations; asks for additional information
The South Carolina Department of Education wants more information from school districts on their plans to vaccinate teachers and staff.
106-year-old Pawleys Island woman receives COVID-19 vaccine
Mary Shumpert, of Pawleys Island, received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Eligibility plays key role in vaccination gaps between women, men in South Carolina
More women are being vaccinated over in South Carolina, but doctors said there’s a reason behind it.
Vaccine clinic at Grand Strand Medical Center postponed after doses not received
A planned COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Grand Strand Medical Center will not take place after a shipment of doses was not received.
N.C. shifting policy on vaccines for visitors from out of state
North Carolina has shifted its policy on vaccinating people from across state lines.
Myrtle Beach leader urges lawmakers to consider hospitality workers for Phase 1b
The head of Myrtle Beach’s business community made a plea to lawmakers on Tuesday to include hospitality workers in Phase 1b.
Lawmakers discuss bills to move teachers to Phase 1A of vaccine rollout
Legislators remarked that it’s a tough issue trying to decide who should go should go first in line with there being such limited supply right now.
Major S.C. hospital systems testify to lawmakers, lay out key problems facing COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Two major hospital systems had a chance to lay out the improvements DHEC needs to make.
McLeod Health, Myrtle Beach partnering for 5,000-dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic
McLeod Health and the city of Myrtle Beach are partnering for a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Myrtle Beach mayor expresses concerns after all Horry County employees offered COVID-19 vaccine
Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune is expressing concerns after WMBF News revealed all Horry County employees were offered coronavirus vaccine.
DHEC, Pee Dee hospital teaming up to get more vaccines to rural communities
A Hartsville hospital will be helping the state get more vaccines out to those in rural communities.
SC House passes $208M funding bill to help with vaccine rollout
State lawmakers are sending a $208 million funding bill to Gov. Henry McMaster’s desk.
DHEC: COVID-19 vaccine shipments to S.C. could again be delayed due to weather
Officials said the delays to S.C. and other southeastern states are most likely to occur Feb. 16 and Feb. 17.
Horry County Government responds to DHEC inquiry on vaccinating employees outside of Phase 1a
DHEC asked the county if they had indeed scheduled and vaccinated any county employees or others not included in the current phase.
SC teacher with muscular dystrophy says returning to classroom without vaccine could be deadly
Lopez said she requested to teach virtually, but because this was denied she’s now on unpaid leave through the Family Medical Leave Act.
DHEC launches new demographics dashboard on vaccine distribution in S.C.
DHEC said the dashboard provides information on age group, gender, race, and ethnicity of those who have received COVID-19 vaccines in South Carolina.
AARP SC holding COVID-19 Vaccine town hall with McMaster, health leaders
AARP SC is hosting a live, telephone town hall-style event with Gov. Henry McMaster, DHEC Director Dr. Edward Simmer and DHEC Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell.
Grand Strand Medical Center hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic to accommodate canceled appointments
Staff at Grand Strand Medical Center announced a COVID-19 vaccine clinic is taking place Monday in order to accommodate all appointments that were canceled last week.
Couple celebrates Valentine’s Day while getting COVID-19 vaccine together
Eva and Odd Nelson were among more than 400 seniors who were vaccinated Sunday at Tidelands Health.
McLeod Health hosts another mass vaccination event in Horry County, around 1,000 vaccinated
It’s McLeod Health’s second mass vaccination clinic after hosting one at North Myrtle Beach High School last week.
McLeod Health hands out nearly 1,000 vouchers for COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Carolina Forest
The clinic will be held Saturday morning, officials said.
Critical data on who vaccine is heading to on its way for South Carolina
During a media briefing, state officials said they anticipate a new dashboard will come out on Tuesday.
Superintendent: Every S.C. school district has been matched with a COVID-19 vaccine provider
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman will hold a virtual media briefing Friday morning.
Email states all Horry County Government employees offered access to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Those eligible for the vaccine are clamoring to get it where they can, some waiting in line, others among tens of thousands on hospital waiting lists.
Disaster response contractor activated to help with South Carolina’s vaccine rollout
South Carolina is getting some outside help for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Grand Strand Medical Center unable to vaccinate group of people because of shipment delays
“At this time, because of limited availability, we have run out of first doses for our public vaccine clinic."