South Carolina Catching Up To Neighboring States In COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

South Carolina is starting to catch up to neighboring states in the race for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

On Wednesday, Gov. Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina residents 65 and older can schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting Monday Feb. 8.

“With increased vaccine allocations from the federal government and a streamlined, statewide vaccination plan, it is now appropriate to expand the number of South Carolinians eligible to receive vaccine,” the release from the Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) said. “However, supply of the vaccine remains limited for the time being.”