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More than 90% of South Carolina COVID-19 cases, deaths in June were among the unvaccinated, DHEC says
South Carolina has had 542 breakthrough cases to date
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Updated: 1:27 PM EDT Jul 23, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said a recent analysis showed the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the first two weeks of June were among residents who were not fully vaccinated.Here is the data DHEC provided: From June 1-30:5,344 cases were reported Of those where vaccine status was able to be determined (n=3312), 3079 (93%) were considered not fully vaccinated. 243 COVID-related hospitalizations were reported Of those where vaccine status was able to be determined (n=167), 143 (86%) were considered not fully vaccinated. 39 COVID-related deaths were reported Of those where vaccine status was able to be determined (n=21), 19 (90%) were considered not fully vaccinated. “This data is further proof that vaccinations save lives,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC Public Health Director. “We can’t stress this enough: eligible residents should protect themselves and their loved ones by getting fully vaccinated. Full vaccination is achieved two weeks after a person gets their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the single-shot of Janssen. That two-week period is significant because it allows the vaccine to reach full efficacy, giving an individual the best chance to stave off the virus and its impacts if a breakthrough case occurs.”Additionally, DHEC said South Carolina has had 542 breakthrough cases to date. While people who have been fully vaccinated can get COVID-19 infection, the illness is much less severe, DHEC said. RELATED: How many people are vaccinated in South Carolina? How worried should vaccinated people be of COVID-19 breakthrough infections?COVID-19 breakthrough cases are rare — and preventable — but it's going to take a big effort to stop themVaccines are available for ages 12 and up. Visit DHEC’s information page for more information on the vaccines, and the locator page to schedule a vaccine appointment. appointment.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said a recent analysis showed the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the first two weeks of June were among residents who were not fully vaccinated.
Here is the data DHEC provided:
From June 1-30:
- 5,344 cases were reported
- Of those where vaccine status was able to be determined (n=3312), 3079 (93%) were considered not fully vaccinated.
- 243 COVID-related hospitalizations were reported
- Of those where vaccine status was able to be determined (n=167), 143 (86%) were considered not fully vaccinated.
- 39 COVID-related deaths were reported
- Of those where vaccine status was able to be determined (n=21), 19 (90%) were considered not fully vaccinated.
“This data is further proof that vaccinations save lives,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC Public Health Director. “We can’t stress this enough: eligible residents should protect themselves and their loved ones by getting fully vaccinated. Full vaccination is achieved two weeks after a person gets their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the single-shot of Janssen. That two-week period is significant because it allows the vaccine to reach full efficacy, giving an individual the best chance to stave off the virus and its impacts if a breakthrough case occurs.”
Additionally, DHEC said South Carolina has had 542 breakthrough cases to date.
While people who have been fully vaccinated can get COVID-19 infection, the illness is much less severe, DHEC said.
RELATED:
Vaccines are available for ages 12 and up.
Visit DHEC’s information page for more information on the vaccines, and the locator page to schedule a vaccine appointment. appointment.
