Closures and Mandates in SC are Unnecessary, Said Governor McMaster

As South Carolina and the nation deals with a surge in COVID-19 and it’s variants, Governor Henry McMaster said Wednesday that his message is we will get through this surge and to not panic. The Governor said that closures and mandates for the Palmetto State are unnecessary…

Governor McMaster said there are plenty of vaccines available to South Carolinians who want the shot, and he has no plans to issue a state of emergency.

State epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell said Wednesday the Omicron variant appears to cause milder infection but vaccination, mask wearing and physical distancing is needed to slow the spread of the virus…

Dr. Bell and the Governor both encouraged people to get tested for COVID-19 if they believe they have it or were exposed.