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DHEC Seeks Public’s Help To Track Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is seeking the public’s help in tracking the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. DHEC monitors mosquito-borne disease activity in mosquitoes, humans, birds, horses and other related animals to provide early detection and determine the need for local mosquito-control response and public education. As part of this ongoing effort, DHEC tracks West Nile virus […]

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DHEC: No Confirmed Cases of Zika Virus in South Carolina

According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, there are no confirmed cases of Zika virus in South Carolina as of Friday. In response to an outbreak of Zika virus in South America, the Centers for Disease Control and Protection has issued travel advisories for anyone traveling to areas where the virus is common. The advisory is particularly […]