S.C. student cases more than double as DHEC levies new school guidance
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in South Carolina students has more than doubled in the last two weeks, according to data from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
From Jan. 10 to Jan. 14, 15,439 South Carolina students tested positive for the virus, about a 106% increase from the 7,449 cases reported the week prior. DHEC also reported 54,042 students were in quarantine last week, a 124.5% increase from the week of Jan. 3.
The report comes only days after DHEC offered new guidance for schools during the pandemic, shortening the length of time staff members must quarantine after being exposed to the virus and relaxing testing requirements for students in quarantine.
Latest COVID-19 data
South Carolina health officials reported 13,209 total cases of COVID-19 Jan. 20, with 8,896 confirmed. A total of 24 new deaths, 19 of which are confirmed, were also reported.
With 35,594 tests reported Thursday, 36.5% were confirmed positive.
Percentage of S.C. residents age 12+ with at least one vaccine: 66.2%
Percentage of S.C. residents age 12+ who have completed vaccination: 56.9%
Percentage of S.C. residents age 5-11 with at least one vaccine: 16.2%
Percentage of S.C. residents age 5-11 who have completed vaccination: 10.2%
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