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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info

 

Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in response to the pandemic of COVID-19, or coronavirus. Click the links below for COVID-19 news and updates from South Carolina and around the nation.

Following social distancing protocols, most Richland County Government meetings and events remain open to the public on a virtual basis.

Helpful Resources

In Richland County

  • Coronavirus Resources webpage: Find mapping tools and other resources from County departments as well as federal, state and local agencies on this page created by Richland County GIS.
  • Face mask info page: Get updates on the face mask ordinance in effect for Richland County. 
  • Richland County Courts and Judicial System: Find updated schedule and contact information.
  • Richland County employees: Telehealth medicine options for COVID-19

In S.C. and nationally 

  • The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have valuable information on state and national issues related to COVID-19, along with updates on monitoring and testing, frequently asked questions and more.
  • Palmetto Priority: A formal commitment made by S.C. restaurateurs to provide a clean and safe environment for their staff and customers to demonstrate the extensive precautions that they are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  • U.S. Wage and Hour Division's Twitter feed: The division, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, promotes and achieves compliance with labor standards.
  • Spanish tweet on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

More info of interest

  • Columbia Museum of Art: Video with Della Watkins, CMA executive director
  • The COMET: What's new (COVID-19 updates)
  • Richland Library: COVID-19 update
  • South Carolina State Museum: COVID-19 Collections Donations

 

In the News

October 2020

  • Richland County Adds Mask Distribution Events on Fridays (Monday, 10/5)
  • Prisma Health and Richland County work together to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the homeless population (Thursday, 10/1)

September 2020

  • Councilperson Terracio to Help Distribute Masks in Five Points (Monday, 9/28)
  • County Councilwoman McBride to Distribute Masks at Census Event (Wednesday, 9/23)
  • Councilwoman Dickerson to Distribute Free Masks to Residents (Monday, 9/14)
  • County Council Extends Mask Ordinance (Tuesday, 9/1)

July 2020

  • Register of Deeds Updates Policy on Appointments (Wednesday, 7/15)
  • Richland County Council Adopts Emergency COVID-19 Mask Ordinance (Thursday, 7/2)

June 2020

  • Richland County Seeks Feedback on Wearing Masks to Stem COVID-19 Spread (Tuesday, 6/23)
  • Statement from Richland County Councilman Joe Walker (Friday, 6/19)
  • County Office Offers No-Touch Thermometers to Businesses (Monday, 6/15)

May 2020

  • County Taps Prisma Health for Assistance on Reopening County Facilities (Friday, 5/29)
  • National EMS Week Recognizes Work of Community Heroes (Friday, 5/15)
  • County Councilman Hands Out Masks at Food Giveaway (Monday, 5/4)

April 2020

  • Tele-Town Hall for Southeast Richland to Focus on Utilities Project, COVID Response (Thursday, 4/30)
  • County Office Expects Delays After Temporary Closure (Tuesday, 4/28)
  • Councilwoman Thanks Church, Community for COVID-19 Response Efforts (Tuesday, 4/28)
  • Richland County Council OKs COVID-19 Grants for Small Businesses, Nonprofits (Friday, 4/24)
  • Richland County Helps Procure 40,000 Meals for Seniors (Monday, 4/20)
  • Richland County Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee to Meet Thursday (Wednesday, 4/15)
  • County Manufacturers Pitch in to Help Medical Providers During COVID-19 (Monday, 4/13)
  • County Council Approves COVID-19 Response to Help Community (Wednesday, 4/8)
  • Richland County Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee to Meet Monday (Monday, 4/6)
  • Residents Encouraged to Complete Census Survey During COVID-19 Shutdown (Wednesday, 4/1)

March 2020

  • County Council Calls Virtual Meeting on COVID-19 (Tuesday, 3/31)
  • County Urges Use of Online, Mail-in Services During Health Crisis (Monday, 3/30)
  • Richland County Continues COVID-19 Briefings (Friday, 3/27)
  • Richland County Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee to Meet Saturday (Friday, 3/27)
  • County Announces Changes to Trash Collection Amid COVID-19 Outbreak (Wednesday, 3/25)
  • County Council to Receive Daily COVID-19 Briefings on County's Response (Tuesday, 3/24)
  • Richland County Continues COVID-19 Briefings (Friday, 3/27)
  • Richland County Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee to Meet Saturday (Friday, 3/27)
  • County Announces Changes to Trash Collection Amid COVID-19 Outbreak (Wednesday, 3/25)
  • County Council to Receive Daily COVID-19 Briefings on County's Response (Tuesday, 3/24)
  • SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to S.C. Small Businesses Impacted Financially by Coronavirus (Friday, 3/20)
  • Curbside Pickup for County Residents Could Be Delayed (Friday, 3/20)
  • County Offices Closed to Public; Services Still Accessible (Thursday, 3/19)
  • County Government Buildings to Close to Public, Nonessential Staff on Friday (Thursday, 3/19)
  • Council Chair Signs Emergency Disaster Declaration (Tuesday, 3/17)
  • Residents Advised to View County Council Meeting on TV or Online (Monday, 3/16)
  • POSTPONED: Richland County Counts! 2020 Census Block Party Event for March 19 (Monday, 3/16)
  • CANCELED: North Main Street Widening Project: Quarterly Meeting (Monday, 3/16)
  • Access Restricted to County’s Judicial Center as Precautionary Measure (Thursday, 3/12)
  • Richland County Presents Plan for COVID-19 Response (Thursday, 3/12)
  • Richland County Prepares Response to Potential Coronavirus Threat (Friday, 3/6)

 

County Council Discusses COVID-19

  • Richland County Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee (Tuesday, 7/28)
  • Richland County Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee (Tuesday, 5/19)
  • Richland County Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee (Tuesday, 5/12)
  • Richland County Coronavirus Ad Hoc Committee (Thursday, 4/16)
  • Special Called Meeting regarding the County's response to COVID-19 (Tuesday, 3/31) 

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