City of Charleston restricts large gatherings of 50 or more people
City cancels all meetings through end of March
Updated: 4:31 PM EDT Mar 16, 2020
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ANNOUNCER: LIVE, LOCAL, BREAKING NEWS. >> WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS. DHEC IS REPORTING THE FIRST COVID-19 DEATH IN SOUTH CAROLINA. WE KNOW THE PATIENT WAS FROM LEXINGTON COUNTY AND LIVED AT A NURSING HOME THERE, LMC EXTENDED CARE THERE ARE TWO PATIENTS AT ANMED HEALTH. A YOUNG ADULT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY ALSO TESTED POSITIVE. OFFICIALS SAY THEY RECENTLY TRAVELED TO SPAIN. ALL THREE ARE ISOLATED AT HOME. A NEW YORK RESIDENT WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 IS BEING MONITORED IN MACON COUNTY. OFFICIALS SAY THEY VISITED ASHEVILLE LAST WEEK. OFFICIALS SAY THE PATIENT TRAVELED TO BUNCOMBE COUNTY, WHERE THEY BECAME ILL AND WERE TESTED AND THEN TRAVELED TO MACON COUNTY. THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE LABORATORY OF PUBLIC HEALTH CONDUCTED THE TEST. IT IS PRESUMPTIVELY POSITIVE AND WILL BE CONFIRMED BY CDC. THE PERSON VISITED ASHEVILLE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY — TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. RIGHT NOW THERE ARE 33 CASES OF COVID-19 IN NORTH CAROLINA. WALL STREET PLUNGING AGAIN THIS MORNING. THIS AFTER THE FEDERAL RESERVE AGGRESSIVELY CUT INTEREST RATES TO NEAR ZERO IN AN EFFORT TO STOP THE ECONOMY FROM CRASHING. TAKING A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS NOW. THE DOW IS THAT JUST ABOVE 21,000, BUT IT SANK BY 2,200 POINTS AT THE OPENING BELL. THE S&P 500 FALLING BY 7%, TRIGGERING A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT HALTED ALL TRADING ON THE EXCHANGE FLOOR FOR 15 MINUTES. THE NASDAQ FELL BY AROUND 6%. WHEN TRADING RESUMED, ALL THREE MAJOR AVERAGES EXTENDED THEIR LOSSES. RIGHT NOW, ALL SCHOOLS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA ARE CLOSED THROUGH THE END OF THE MONTH. GOVERNOR HENRY MCMASTER SAYS HE IS FOLLOWING THE GUIDANCE OF THE PRESIDENT AND CDC WHO RECOMMENDING AVOIDING GROUPS OF MORE THAN 50 >> PARENTS, IF YOU’VE NOT DON SO ALREADY, NOW IS THE TIME TO EXPLAIN TO YOUR CHILDREN IN AN AGE APPROPRIATE WAY HOW SERIOUS THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION IS. IS. GOVERNOR MCMASTER SAYS THE DECISION TO CLOSE SCHOOLS WAS A NECESSARY ONE. PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ARE LEARNING TO ADJUST TO THE UNPLANNED. TWO WEEKS OFF. IN ORDER TO KEEP STUDENTS FROM GOING HUNGRY, GREENVILLE COUNTY IS SERVING MEALS DURING TH UNPLANNED CLOSURE. OUR PAIGE HOPKINS IS LIVE IN GREENVILLE WITH THE DETAIL >> WE’RE OUTSIDE AJ WHITTENBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THIS IS ONE OF 15 GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS WHERE ANYONE UNDER 18 CAN GET TWO FREE MEALS A DAY UNTIL SCHOOLS REOPEN. OFFICIALS SAY THEY WANT STUDENTS TO LEARN AND ALSO MAKE SURE THEY CAN PROVIDE THOSE CRITICAL RESOURCES KIDS GET EVERY DAY AT SCHOOL. OFFICIALS WANT STUDENTS TO KEEP LEARNING. UNTIL SCHOOLS REOPEN, GREENVILLE COUNTY WILL HAVE A DRIVE THROUGH SYSTEM FOR MEALS BREAKFAST IS SERVED AT 8:00 AND LUNCH AT 11:00 MULTIPLE UPSTATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE IMPLEMENTING SIMILAR SYSTEMS. SOME OF THEM EVEN INCLUDE MEAL DELIVERY. WE SPOKE WITH SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WHO SAY SOME STUDENTS GO WITHOUT FOOD ON THE WEEKEND, SO MONDAY MEALS ARE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT. THEY SAY THERE WEREN’T MANY PEOPLE WHO TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE DRIVE THRU PROGRAM TODAY, BUT THEY STILL WANT TO GIVE THEM THE OPTION. A LOT OF KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY THIS MIGHT BE THE ONLY MEAL THEY GET TODAY. SOME OF THE LESS FORTUNATE AROUND THE DISTRICT. WE’RE JUST SET UP, GIVING THEM A CHANCE TO EA >> SCHOOLS ARE NOT THE ONLY RESOURCE FOR FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS. LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND RESTAURANT CHAINS ARE PROVIDING FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS. SCHOOLS ARE WORKING TO EQUIP SOME BUSES WITH WIFI TO MAKE SURE ALL STUDENTS CAN ACCESS THEIR ONLINE WORK. WE HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THAT AND ABOUT EACH SEPARATE UPSTATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS PLAN FOR THE CLOSURE. A GREAT RESOURCE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED >> THANK YOU. THIS AFTERNOON, GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS HAS ANNOUNCED THAT 4-K REGISTRATION AND SCREENING ORIGINALLY SCHEDUL FOR APRIL 1 THROUGH 3 ARE CANCELLED. SCHOOL OFFICIALS SAY ALTERNATE SCREENING PLANS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ONCE SCHOOLS RETURN TO REGULAR SCHEDULE. SPECTRUM IS OFFERING FREE BROADBAND AND WI-FI ACCESS F 60 DAYS TO HOUSEHOLDS WITH K THROUGH 12 AND OR COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A SPECTRUM SUBSCRIPTION. THIS IS FOR ANYWHERE SPECTRUM SERVICE IS AVAILABLE. TO ENROLL, CALL SPECTRUM AT THE NUMBER ON YOUR SCREEN. IT’S 1-844-488-8395. OFFICIALS SAY INSTALLATION FEE WILL BE WAIVED FOR NEW STUDENT HOUSEHOLDS. RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE UPSTA ARE OFFERING FOOD TO STUDENTS AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT SCHOOLS IN THE STATE WILL BE CLOSED FOR TWO WEEKS. HEAD TO WYFF4.COM FOR A FULL LIST. AND RESTAURANT OWNERS CAN EMAIL NEWS TIPS AT WYFF4.COM TO BE ADDED TO THE LIS AMID CORONAVIRUS UNCERTAINTY, THERE’S A NATIONAL PUSH TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. DANA GRIFFIN SHARES WAYS YOU CAN HELP >> GOOD JOB. 10 SECONDS. >> A PRE-DAWN WORKOUT GETS THE DAY STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT FOR ATTENDEES AT GREENVILLE’S MADABOLIC GYM. WITH CORPORATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TAKING DRASTIC MEASURES BY CLOSING OR HAVING PEOPLE WORK FROM HOME. >> SOME PLACES THEY’VE SHUT DOWN RESTAURANTS AND BARS AND THAT STUFF AND IF YOU ARE THAT BUSINESS OWNER, THAT’S A BIG HIT. >> FOR LOCALLY OWNED COMPANIES, STAYING OPEN IS JUST AS IMPORTANT FOR THEM AS IT IS FOR CLIENT >> WE DEFINITELY WANT PEOPLE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING US, FOR TH SIMPLE FACT THAT I KNOW FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE, THIS IS THEIR SANITY. >> SANITY IN A WORLD FULL OF UNCERTAINTY. COMPANIES THAT RELY ON PEOPLE BEING PRESENT HAVE STEPPED UP CLEANING AND SOCIAL DISTANCING, A PRACTICE ALREADY IN PLACE AT MADABOLI EXPERTS SAY IF YOU HAVE THE MEANS, YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE SMALL BUSINESSES. BUY GIFT CARDS. SHOP LOCAL AND ONLINE. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DISCOUNTS. ORDER IN. TIP A LITTLE MORE THAN USUAL. BUSINESS OWNERS SAY THIS DEFINITELY HELPS, BUT STAYING AWAY IF YOU’RE SICK IS EVEN MORE IMPORTAN >> WE WORK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH OUR CLIENTS SO IT’S REALLY HARD IF SOMEBODY IS SICK. WE JUST WON’T DO BUSINESS WITH THEM. HOPE BROOKS SAYS NOW MORE THAN EVER, SHE’S MAKING EFFORTS TO STILL SHOP, EAT AND SWEAT LOCA >> THEY’RE THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY. THEY ARE WHAT HAS ACTUALLY GROWN OUR FITNESS COMMUNITY AS A YOGA TEACHER LOCALLY AS WELL. SO, I THINK IT’S IMPORTANT TO STAY FOCUSED, NOT PANIC AND KEEP SUPPORTING EVEN IF YOU CAN ONL COME ONCE A WEEK. >> AN ATTITUDE THAT MAY GET THIS COUNTRY BACK TO NORMAL AND KEEP LOCAL BUSINESSES AFLOAT DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS. IN GREENVILLE, DANA GRIFFIN
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City of Charleston restricts large gatherings of 50 or more people
City cancels all meetings through end of March
Updated: 4:31 PM EDT Mar 16, 2020
The city of Charleston announced major steps Monday to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Effective midnight Tuesday, public indoor establishments within the City of Charleston will be temporarily restricted from permitting large gatherings of 50 or more people, including but not limited to bars and restaurants; movie theaters and live performance venues; bowling alleys and arcades; gyms and fitness centers, and houses of worship.Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the following steps being taken:All public meetings have been canceled through the end of the month. Essential meetings will be rescheduled as needed with technology and social distancing practices that protect participants and the general public.Public performances and gallery showings have been canceled in all city facilities through March 31. All instructor led recreation department programs and classes, including youth and adult sports programs, have been suspended.Consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, citizens are discouraged from gathering in groups of 50 or more in city parks and playgrounds.City senior centers are closed.The city’s permit center will be closed to the general public. Many permits can be submitted online through the citizen access portal at https://www.charleston-sc.gov/cap. For permit types not yet configured in CAP, permit applications can be submitted digitally to permits@charleston-sc.gov.At this time, there will be no inspections of occupied structures. Inspections for unoccupied structures will continue as normal.City departments are implementing work-from-home policies that allow city services to continue.City Police, Fire and Sanitation have implemented enhanced safety protocols and prepared continuity of operations plans in case they are forced to maintain operations with a reduced workforce.Copyright 2020 WCSC. All rights reserved.
The city of Charleston announced major steps Monday to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Effective midnight Tuesday, public indoor establishments within the City of Charleston will be temporarily restricted from permitting large gatherings of 50 or more people, including but not limited to bars and restaurants; movie theaters and live performance venues; bowling alleys and arcades; gyms and fitness centers, and houses of worship.
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Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the following steps being taken:
All public meetings have been canceled through the end of the month. Essential meetings will be rescheduled as needed with technology and social distancing practices that protect participants and the general public.
Public performances and gallery showings have been canceled in all city facilities through March 31. All instructor led recreation department programs and classes, including youth and adult sports programs, have been suspended.
Consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, citizens are discouraged from gathering in groups of 50 or more in city parks and playgrounds.
City senior centers are closed.
The city’s permit center will be closed to the general public. Many permits can be submitted online through the citizen access portal at https://www.charleston-sc.gov/cap. For permit types not yet configured in CAP, permit applications can be submitted digitally to permits@charleston-sc.gov.
At this time, there will be no inspections of occupied structures. Inspections for unoccupied structures will continue as normal.
City departments are implementing work-from-home policies that allow city services to continue.
City Police, Fire and Sanitation have implemented enhanced safety protocols and prepared continuity of operations plans in case they are forced to maintain operations with a reduced workforce.
Copyright 2020 WCSC. All rights reserved.
