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Yes, at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are as accurate as rapid tests done at testing sites

Coronavirus

Yes, at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are as accurate as rapid tests done at testing sites

Business

There is no evidence that Southwest Airlines cancellations were caused by workers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Southwest Airlines, the union representing Southwest Airlines pilots and the FAA said the cancellations were not caused by workers protesting the vaccine mandate.
Vaccine

Yes, hospitals can require organ transplant patients and donors to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Some hospitals in states including Colorado, Ohio and Washington are requiring transplant patients and their donors to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus

Colorado, Ohio, Washington are requiring transplant patients and their donors to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Hospitals can require organ transplant patients and donors to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Coronavirus

No, you cannot inhale or ingest hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19

“DO NOT put hydrogen peroxide into your nebulizer and breathe it in,” the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America said. “This is dangerous!”
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Fact-checking 3 claims about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Answering your questions about the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Vaccine

Fact-checking 3 claims about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Answering your questions about the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Coronavirus

Yes, COVID-19 is the leading cause of death for on-duty law enforcement officers so far in 2021

A nonprofit that tracks law enforcement line-of-duty deaths says there have been more than 300 deaths so far in 2021. Nearly 200 have been linked to COVID-19.
Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
Coronavirus

Yes, COVID-19 is the leading cause of death for on-duty law enforcement officers so far in 2021

A nonprofit that tracks law enforcement line-of-duty deaths says there have been more than 300 deaths so far in 2021. Nearly 200 have been linked to COVID-19.
Coronavirus

No, COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

The rumor stemmed from a since-deleted blog that cited a retired doctor who has peddled COVID-19 misinformation. The science doesn’t support his claim.
Health

Yes, there is a nationwide blood shortage but it's not related to COVID vaccines

The U.S. is experiencing an emergency blood and platelet shortage, but the reason for that are unrelated to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Historic Columbia hotel gets national recognition from USA TODAY

Major accident on I-26 kills two motorcyclists in Newberry County

Local Forecast

Breezy this afternoon, then cooler for the next few days.

Columbia's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Columbia, South Carolina | WLTX.com

Yes, at-home COVID-19 rapid tests are as accurate as rapid tests done at testing sites

There is no evidence that Southwest Airlines cancellations were caused by workers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Yes, hospitals can require organ transplant patients and donors to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Colorado, Ohio, Washington are requiring transplant patients and their donors to get the COVID-19 vaccine

No, you cannot inhale or ingest hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19

Fact-checking 3 claims about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Fact-checking 3 claims about COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Yes, COVID-19 is the leading cause of death for on-duty law enforcement officers so far in 2021

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

Yes, COVID-19 is the leading cause of death for on-duty law enforcement officers so far in 2021

No, COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility

Yes, there is a nationwide blood shortage but it's not related to COVID vaccines

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