This page will feature Frequently Asked Questions from the aging network, as well as Program Instruction from the South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Additions will be sorted by date, as information and decisions regarding COVID-19 in South Carolina is subject to change. All temporary Program Instruction is effective until rescinded by the SCDOA.
***COMPLETE LIST OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS***
***DHEC SCREENING AND TESTING SITES***
***DHEC MOBILE TESTING SITES***
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July 27, 2021
June 2, 2021
DHEC Expands Homebound COVID-19 Vaccination Program to All 46 Counties
May 17, 2021
SCETV Virtual Community Town Hall Focused on COVID-19 Vaccines
Archived Video of SCETV Virtual Community Town Hall
May 14, 2021
South Carolina Public Health Officials Release Statement on New CDC Mask Guidelines
April 23, 2021
DHEC Issues Statement about CDC Announcement on Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
April 13, 2021
DHEC Statement on Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine
Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
April 12, 2021
FEMA Begins COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
April 5, 2021
FEMA and South Carolina to Open Mass Vaccination Site
March 26, 2021
All South Carolinians Aged 16 and Older to be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
March 19, 2021
March 2, 2021
South Carolina to Move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
February 25, 2021
DHEC and Agape Care Begin Pilot Program for Bringing Vaccine to Homebound Residents
February 15, 2021
South Carolina COVID-19 Vaccine Demographics Presented in New Online Dashboard
February 11, 2021
DHEC Offers Centralized Phone Number, Email for Locating Delayed COVID-19 Test Results
February 3, 2021
South Carolinians 65+ Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning 2/8/21
February 2, 2021
DHEC Announces Change in the Way COVID-19 Percent Positive Is Calculated
January 29, 2021
DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line, Increases Call Center Staff
January 27, 2021
SC Officials Warn Public to Watch Out for Possible COVID-19 Vaccine-related Scams
January 14, 2021
January 11, 2021
South Carolinians Aged 70 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Jan. 13
January 8, 2021
DHEC Encourages South Carolina Hospitals to Begin Vaccinating Admitted Patients Age 65 and Older
January 6, 2021
All Phase 1a Healthcare Workers Urged to Quickly Schedule Vaccine Appointments
DHEC: Phase 1a Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation
CMS/Advancing States Updated FAQs
CDC Vaccine Update (provided by ACL)
Vaccination Correspondence: Director Munn to DHEC Regarding Staff and Phase 1a
December 14, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccination Update / Briefing (PDF)
December 7, 2020
South Carolina's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan (Updated 12/7/2020)
November 18, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccination Update / Briefing (PDF)
November 5, 2020
DHEC Experts Warn Rise in South Carolina COVID-19 Cases Could be Fall Surge
November 4, 2020
IRS Warns of New COVID-Related Stimulus Text Scam
October 16, 2020
South Carolina's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
October 9, 2020
Long-Term Care Facilities Visitation - New Guidelines (DHEC)
October 7, 2020
Nursing Home Visitation Status - News Release (DHEC)
September 22, 2020
September 1, 2020
DHEC Provides New Guidelines for Limited Outdoor Visitation
August 12, 2020
Map of South Carolina County & Municipality Mask Ordinances
July 29, 2020
New Resource, www.stayscstrong.com, Aims to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
July 27, 2020
FDA Reiterates Warning About Dangerous Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol
July 16, 2020
IRS Unveils "Dirty Dozen" List of Tax Scams for 2020
July 5, 2020
CDC Health Advisory Regarding Methanol-based Hand Sanitizers
July 2, 2020
COVID-19 Grant Opportunity for Virtually Connecting Nursing Home Residents with Loved Ones
Recommendations for Outdoor Visitation of Residents at Facilities (delayed per Gov. McMaster)
June 30, 2020
DHEC: Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Scenarios for Businesses
DHEC: Re-Opening Guidance for Businesses (Updated)
DHEC Recommends Residents Stay Safer at Home for Fourth of July
June 29, 2020
Program Instruction (Revised): Senior Care Calls
June 28, 2020
Updated CDC Guidance Documents
June 26, 2020
The ADA and Face Mask Policies
June 23, 2020
South Carolina's Palmetto Priority (More at www.palmettopriority.com)
June 11, 2020
SCEMD South Carolina Hurricane Plan (with new Annex J / COVID-19 information)
CDC: Use Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow Spread
June 4, 2020
Mental Health / Substance Abuse Phone Line (New): 1-844-SC-HOPES (1-844-724-6737)
June 1, 2020
South Carolina 2020 Hurricane Guide (with COVID-19 information)
accelerateSC Ombudsman Phone Line (New): 1-833-722-2578
May 28, 2020
Program Instruction (Revised): Senior Care Calls
accelerateSC Final Report and Recommendations
May 21, 2020
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020 Webinar Registration (event is June 15)
May 20, 2020
Program Instruction: ACL Guidance for Tracking Services
COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program (SC Thrive)
Senior Farmers Market Vouchers: Deadline to Register Online is May 25 (SC DSS)
May 18, 2020
Coronavirus Resources from SC Thrive
May 13, 2020
SLED: Cyber Situational Awareness Report
May 6, 2020
Phased Reopening Guidelines for Senior Nutrition Program Operations
Program Instruction: Senior Care Calls
May 5, 2020
accelerateSC Website (New Resource)
May 2, 2020
President Declares Disaster for April Storm
April 24, 2020
Program Instruction: Grocery Voucher Program Initiative
April 20, 2020
Governor McMaster Announces 'accelerate SC'
SCDOA State Plan Extension (due to COVID-19)
April 16, 2020
COVID-19 Long-Term Care Facility Guidance (DHEC / CMS)
April 15, 2020
Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments
April 14, 2020
Additional FAQs Based on Call with ACL and State Unit on Aging Directors
April 8, 2020
FAQs Based on Call with ACL and State Unit on Aging Directors
Reporting Abuse and Neglect During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 6, 2020
Coronavirus Resources for Veterans
April 3, 2020
SCDOA List of Mental Health, Health, and Behavioral Health Resources
March 27, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions (SNAP, TANF, EBT, etc.)
March 26, 2020
Advancing States: COVID-19 Legislative Updates
March 25, 2020
Program Instruction: Serving Non-Clients
HDM Volunteers as Essential Personnel
March 23, 2020
Executive Order No. 2020-13: Authorizing Law Enforcement to Preserve Public Health
March 21, 2020
Executive Order No. 2020-12: Regulatory Flexibility to Facilitate "Social Distancing"
March 19, 2020
Memorandum for Area Agency on Aging Directors and Council of Government Directors
Executive Order No. 2020-11: Directing Additional Emergency Measures Due to COVID-19
March 18, 2020
March 17, 2020
Executive Order No. 2020-10: Directing Additional Emergency Measures Due to COVID-19
March 16, 2020
The Supreme Court of South Carolina Order No. 2020-03-16-01: Family Courts Statewide
March 15, 2020
Executive Order No. 2020-09: School Closings, Large Gatherings, and Other Provisions
March 14, 2020
DHEC: Updated Guidance for COVID-19 Testing and Reporting in South Carolina
March 13, 2020
Program Instruction: Temporary Nutrition Program Changes Due to COVID-19
Nutrition Services Frequently Asked Emergency Management Questions (guidance from ACL)
Program Instruction: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Executive Order No. 2020-08: State of Emergency Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 12, 2020
Program Instruction: Assessment Change Due to COVID-19
New SC ACT Field Regarding COVID-19
Helpful Web Links
- National Council on Aging (NCOA)
https://www.ncoa.org - Aging and Disability Networks in Emergency Planning
https://www.naccho.org/uploads/downloadable-resources/Capacity-Building… - LIST OF TELE-HEALTH PROVIDERS
https://scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019… - John Hopkins Center - Global Tracker
https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda759… -
Coronavirus and Older Adults: Your Questions Answered (AARP)
https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/cdc-covid-1… - COVID-19: What Older Adults Need to Know (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjcoN9Aek24 - Information for People at Higher Risk and Special Populations:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html - Guidance for home care and caregivers
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-home-care.html - DHEC FAQs for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
https://www.scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/FAQs-for-Nurs… - SC Department of Mental Health COVID-19 Resources
https://scdmh.net/welcome/covid-19-resources/ - CDC Guidance for Homeless Shelters / Homeless Populations
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/homeless-shelters/i… - AARP: Family Caregiving How-To Video Series
https://www.aarp.org/ppi/initiatives/home-alone-alliance/ - FEMA COVID-19 Rumor Control Page
https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control - Volunteer South Carolina (United Way)
http://volunteersc.org - Avoid Coronavirus Scams (Federal Trade Commission)
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing - Grandparent Scams (Federal Trade Commission)
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/04/grandparent-scams-age-coronav… - Eat Smart Move More South Carolina
http://eatsmartmovemoresc.org/covid-19-resources/