New data shows sudden drop in SC drug overdose deaths
Overdose deaths have dropped for the first time in years both nationally and statewide. Professionals hope the numbers will stay down.
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Columbia drops from 3 to 21 in national STD rankings
Numbers may be artificially low, however, because of a suspected large number of undiagnosed cases.
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HIV testing is the ‘gateway’ to care. So why doesn’t the government test free year-round?
The responsibility to make HIV care accessible doesn’t always fall on the government. Nonprofits and other organizations do the most HIV testing and treat the most patients.
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COVID 3 years later: Where is South Carolina now?
Just because infections and hospitalizations are down doesn’t mean COVID is gone.
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SC flu numbers are down. But experts predict holiday surge
Want to protect yourself, your friends and family? Get a shot, experts say.
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SC seeing some of nation’s highest influenza rates in a quick-start flu season
The United States is seeing one of the worst starts to a flu season in five years. South Carolina is listed as having a “high activity” level, per the CDC data.
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DHEC provides Covid-19 update for the holiday season
DHEC discusses precautions that should be taken during holidays travels.
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Diehard cruisers eager to set sail, even with virus protocols
Diehard cruise fans reflect on their past trips and look forward to their 2021 cruises, which will look a lot different with COVID-19 protocols.
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