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 the latest news and updates related to the outbreak, including meetings and event changes:

Helpful Resources

• State, National Info: 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.
• Visit our new Coronavirus Resources webpage, created by Richland County GIS. This page has mapping tools and other resources from County departments as well as federal, state and local agencies.
• Richland County Coroner's Office: Find updated testing data from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control's Public Health Laboratory, along with other helpful info.
• Richland County Courts and Judicial System: Find updated schedule and contact information.
• Richland County Employees: Find telehealth medicine options for COVID-19

County Council Discusses COVID-19

• 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) 

In the News

• County Taps Prisma Health for Assistance on Reopening County Facilities (Friday, 5/29)

Two weeks ago

• National EMS Week Recognizes Work of Community Heroes (Friday, 5/15)

Three weeks ago

• 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)