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629 COVID-19 cases reported in SC, one third of SC completely vaccinated

629 COVID-19 cases reported in SC, one third of SC completely vaccinated

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629 COVID-19 cases reported in SC, one third of SC completely vaccinated

Hospitalizations declined slightly with 344 hospitalizations reported on Saturday, with 94 of those patients in intensive care and 49 on ventilators.

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World mulls next step as US backs intellectual property waiver on COVID vaccines

The move to support waiving intellectual property protections on vaccines under World Trade Organization rules marked a dramatic shift for the United States.
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Moderna reveals COVID vaccine testing results on kids 12-17

Moderna's news comes days before the expected authorization of Pfizer's vaccine for children 12-15 in the U.S.
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Yes, adolescents are reporting similar adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines as adults

Americans, awaiting the FDA's decision on the use of the Pfizer vaccine for children 12 to 15, have asked whether adolescents will experience more side efffects.

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USC president promises grads push-ups after saying "University of California" at graduation

The harmless faux pas has made it's way to the internet, one Twitter video surpassing 150,000 views by Saturday afternoon.
You may qualify for rental assistance in SC

SC Housing's new program SC Stay will help with up to 12 months of missed rent and utility payments.

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Yes, kids 12 and up will get the same COVID vaccine dose as adults

Pfizer and Moderna may modify the dosage for children younger than 12. The companies are still figuring out the right amount for each age group in clinical trials.
No, vaccinated people can’t shed COVID-19 vaccine spike proteins

Experts say there is no evidence to suggest that vaccinated people pose any harm or threat to unvaccinated people.