Who and how to contact for information on COVID-19, testing and vaccines
SCHEDULE A VACCINE APPOINTMENT
SCDHEC
• Interactive COVID-19 vaccine location map: https://bit.ly/3pjzhz0
Map is subject to change daily.
• DHEC's new COVID-19 vaccine information line: 1-866-365-8110
For questions about COVID-19 vaccines and help finding vaccine providers and providers' contact information.
• General DHEC care line: 1-855-472-3432
Both DHEC lines are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week.
PRISMA HEALTH
• Schedule an appointment with Prisma Health: www.prismahealth.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine. If you do not have an email or computer access, call 833-2PRISMA.
CVS
As CVS pharmacists continue to administer COVID-19 vaccines in federally enrolled long-term care facilities, the company will soon begin offering shots at more than a dozen CVS Pharmacy locations across South Carolina, including in Sumter (which location will receive the doses isn't available at this time).
Appointments will become available for booking as early as Feb. 9 for 17 CVS Pharmacy locations in Aiken, Anderson, Clemson, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Summerville and Sumter. Supply for the limited rollout in the state, which a news release said is "sourced directly from the federal pharmacy partnership program," will be about 15,300 doses. As more supply becomes available, the company will expand to more locations.
Vaccines at participating locations will be available to individuals meeting state eligibility. Patients must register in advance at www.CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and people without online access can contact CVS customer service at (800) 746-7287. Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Currently, phase 1a includes frontline health care workers, individuals 65 or older regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, long-term care facility residents and staff, admitted hospital patients who are 65 or older, employees who are administering COVID-19 testing and vaccines and mission-critical state/government employees.
For a detailed list, go to www.scdhec.gov/vaxfacts.
TESTING
SC DHEC-sponsored COVID-19 testing is free, doesn't require insurance, and results are available in 72 hours. DHEC's testing options at different locations have expanded to include shallow nasal testing, an oral swab, or a saliva test. Preregistering is recommended. Visit scdhec.gov/gettested.
COVID-19 testing is scheduled at the following times and places (visit scdhec.gov/covid19testing for the most current information):
• Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by DHEC, Turbeville Southern Methodist Church, 1642 Main St., Turbeville, SC 29162. Preregistration is encouraged.
• Feb. 9-12, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., at Clarendon County Health Department, 110 E. Boyce St., Manning, SC 29102; and Lee County Health Department, 810 Brown St., Bishopville, SC 29010. No appointment is necessary. Preregistration encouraged; visit scdhec.gov/gettested.
Community partners play an essential role in our state's COVID-19 testing. Some of these partner events may require a prescreening for symptoms, a referral, or an appointment. DHEC provides as much of this information as possible online at scdhec.gov/covid19testing.
• Feb. 9 and 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., sponsored by CareSouth Carolina, CareSouth Carolina Bishopville, 545 Sumter Highway, Bishopville, SC 29010. This is a CareSouth Moby mobile testing event.
• Feb. 9-14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., sponsored by Tour Health, Central Carolina Technical College, 506 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Go to www.tourhealth.com to schedule an appointment.
• Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., sponsored by CareSouth Carolina, Ashwood School Gymnasium and Auditorium, Ashwood School Road, Bishopville, SC 29010. This is a CareSouth Moby mobile testing event.
• Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., sponsored by CareSouth Carolina, Peppertree Apartments, 120 Woodward St., Bishopville, SC 29010. This is a CareSouth Moby mobile testing event.
• Feb. 9-12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., sponsored by MAKO, daily testing at Sumter County Health Department, 105 N. Magnolia St., Sumter, SC 29150. For more information or pre-registration, visit https://mako.luminatehealth.com/common/signup or call 1-919-390-3060.