DHEC COVID-19 Update; SDOC Says West-Oak High Wrestlers in Quarantine

DHEC announced 1,226 new confirmed cases and 94 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 22 additional confirmed deaths and 4 new probable death. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 187,774, probable cases to 11,673, confirmed deaths to 3,906, and 276 probable deaths. There were 53 new cases and one death in Anderson County; 40 new cases in Pickens and 21 new cases in Oconee.

South Carolina state health officials are addressing reports that two major drug researchers could soon produce a vaccine ready to be administered, provided the necessary safety and efficacy standards are met. State Assistant Epidemiologist Dr. Jane Kelly…

Due to 3 positive cases among the program, the West-Oak High School wrestling team has been quarantined for a 14-day period. Students will return to school on Monday, November 30th.