While the percent positivity rate for Covid-19 testing rose to 5.1%, South Carolina reported only 427 new Covid-19 cases Tuesday and Zero deaths. Greenville and Spartanburg lead the state with 43 new infections each. 1,734,402 South Carolina residents have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Prisma Health Vaccine Task Force Dispels Four Common Covid-19 Vaccine Myths
Saria Carter Saccocio, MD With COVID-19 vaccines now available and 42.2% of South Carolina residents having gotten at least on dose of the vaccine, understanding what is true about the vaccine is important. A vaccine is key to helping end the pandemic, but misinformation could make people hesitant to get it. Dr. Saria Saccocio, MD,…
Reported Tuesday, May 04, 2021 1:02 p.m.
Data as of Sunday, May 02, 2021 11:59 p.m.
COVID-19 | New | Total |
---|---|---|
Confirmed Cases | 294 | 483,611 |
Probable Cases | 133 | 97,610 |
Confirmed Deaths | 0 | 8,383 |
Probable Deaths | 0 | 1,141 |
Molecular Test Results | 7,660 | |
Total Tests | 7,481,470 | |
Percent Positive | 5.1% |