Hurricane Helene: Public Health Department Closures

Latest updates: Hurricane Helene

Our public health departments' hours of operation may be affected by power and staffing outages. This means that some closures may not appear on the state government office delays and closings map. The health and safety of our employees and our clients remains our highest priority. We are working to get services restored as safely and quickly as possible.

Learn more about DPH's role with hurricanes, floods, and weather emergencies.

This page lists the current health alerts of public health importance from DPH.

  • Health Alert: conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention.
  • Health Advisory: provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action.
  • Health Update: provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action.
  • Info Service: Provides general information that is not necessarily considered to be of an emergent nature.

If you are a public health professional interested in receiving health notifications from the South Carolina Health Alert Network via email, you may sign up by clicking on the link below and completing the registration form. If you are approved to join the Health Alert Network, then your contact information will be added to the ReadyOp system which is used to distribute health alerts.

South Carolina Health Alert Network Registration Form

For additional questions please contact Shana Dorsey, HAN Coordinator at (803) 898-0431 or email SCHAN@dph.sc.gov.

DateMessage TypeSubject
10/4/2024DPH Health AdvisoryIntravenous Fluid Supply Disruption
10/3/2024CDC Health AdvisoryFirst Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda
9/23/2024CDC Health AdvisoryPrevention Strategies for Mpox, including Vaccinating People at Risk via Sexual Exposure, for U.S. Travelers Visiting Countries with Clade I Mpox Outbreaks
8/26/2024CDC Health AdvisoryIncreased Oropouche Virus Activity and Associated Risk to Travelers
8/15/2024CDC Health AdvisoryIncrease in Human Parvovirus B19 Activity in the United States
8/7/2024CDC Health UpdateMpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Spread to Neighboring Countries
7/26/2024CDC Health AdvisoryDisruptions in Availability of Becton Dickinson (BD) BACTECTM Blood
Culture Bottles
7/15/2024DPH Health UpdateRescission of Xylazine-Positive Laboratory Result Reporting
7/8/2024DPH Health AdvisoryPenicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin® L-A) Shortage Update
6/26/2024CDC Health AdvisoryIncreased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States
6/13/2024CDC Health AdvisoryDisrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications Could Increase Risk of Injury and Overdose
6/12/2024CDC Health AdvisorySevere Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond ShruumzTM Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies
5/20/2024CDC Health AdvisoryMeningococcal Disease Cases Linked to Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): Ensure Pilgrims are Current on Meningococcal Vaccination
4/24/2024CDC Health AdvisoryAdverse Effects Linked to Counterfeit or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections
4/8/2024CDC Health AdvisoryHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response 
3/28/2024CDC Health AdvisoryIncrease in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the United States 
3/18/2024CDC Health AdvisoryIncrease in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination 
2/22/2024DHEC Health AdvisoryIncrease in Ciprofloxacin and Penicillin Resistant Meningococcal Disease 
12/14/2023CDC Health AdvisoryUrgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunizations and Use of Authorized/Approved Therapeutics in the Setting of Increased Respiratory Disease Activity During the 2023 – 2024 Winter 
12/11/2023CDC Health AdvisorySevere and Fatal Confirmed Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever among People with Recent Travel to Tecate, Mexico 
12/7/2023CDC Health AdvisoryMpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus with Geographic Spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 
11/22/2023DHEC Health Info ServiceFDA Recall of Saline 
11/14/2023CDC Health AdvisoryHigh Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches
10/25/2023DHEC Health UpdateReporting of Xylazine-Positive Laboratory Results 
10/23/2023CDC Health AdvisoryLimited Availability of Nirsevimab in the United States—Interim CDC Recommendations to Protect Infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during the 2023–2024 Respiratory Virus Season 
10/5/2023DHEC Health Update2023-2024 South Carolina Influenza Surveillance 
9/7/2023DHEC Health AdvisoryPenicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin L-A®) Shortage 
9/6/2023CDC Health AdvisoryIncreased Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Parts of the Southeastern United States: New Prevention Tools Available to Protect Patients 
9/1/2023CDC Health AdvisorySevere Vibrio vulnificus Infections in the United States Associated with Warming Coastal Waters 
8/29/2023CDC Health UpdateImportant Updates on Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in Florida, Texas, and Maryland 
6/30/2023CDC Health AdvisoryWildfire Smoke Exposure Poses Threat to At-Risk Populations 
6/27/2023CDC Health AdvisoryLocally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in the United States 
6/21/2023CDC Health AdvisoryGuidance on Measles during the Summer Travel Season 
6/5/2023DHEC Health AdvisoryRecommendations to Address the Sustained Increase in Syphilis Infections in South Carolina
6/5/2023DHEC Health AdvisoryRecommendations to Address the Sustained Increase in Gonococcal and Chlamydia Infections in South Carolina 
6/2/2023CDC Health UpdateImportant Updates on Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients Who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico 
5/17/2023CDC Health AdvisoryOutbreak of Suspected Fungal Meningitis in U.S. Patients who Underwent Surgical Procedures under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico 
5/15/2023CDC Health UpdatePotential Risk for New Mpox Cases
5/11/2023DHEC Health UpdateUpdated COVID-19 Reporting Requirements 
4/6/2023CDC Health AdvisoryMarburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania 
3/3/2023CDC Health AdvisoryMeasles Exposure at a Large Gathering in Kentucky, February 2023 and Global Measles Outbreaks 
3/2/2023CDC Health AdvisoryIncreased Chikungunya Virus Activity in Paraguay and Associated Risk to Travelers 
2/24/2023CDC Health AdvisoryIncrease in Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis in the United States 
2/2/2023CDC Health AdvisoryOutbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears 
12/22/2022CDC Health AdvisoryIncrease in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections 
12/21/2022CDC Health UpdateImportant Updates on COVID-19 Therapeutics for Treatment and Prevention 
12/15/2022CDC Health AdvisoryInterim Guidance for Clinicians to Prioritize Antiviral Treatment of Influenza in the Setting of Reduced Availability of Oseltamivir 
11/18/2022CDC Health UpdateUpdate on Managing Monkeypox in Patients Receiving Therapeutics 
11/15/2022DHEC Health AdvisoryInvestigation of a Legionellosis Cluster in Darlington County 
11/7/2022CDC Health UpdateUpdate on Ebola Virus Disease (Sudan ebolavirus) Outbreak in Central Uganda 
11/4/2022CDC Health AdvisoryIncreased Respiratory Virus Activity Especially Among Children Early in the 2022-2023 Fall and Winter 
10/31/2022CDC Health AdvisoryOutbreaks of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections Highlight Importance of Maintaining and Monitoring Dental Waterlines 
10/24/2022DHEC Health AdvisoryIncrease in Overdose Deaths and Health Hazards Associated with Xylazine in South Carolina 
10/7/2022DHEC Health AdvisoryInvestigation of a Legionellosis Cluster in Richland County 
10/6/2022CDC Health AdvisoryOutbreak of Ebola virus disease (Sudan ebolavirus) in Central Uganda 
10/2/2022CDC Health AdvisoryHurricanes Fiona and Ian—Clinical Guidance for Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning 
9/30/2022DHEC Health Update2022-2023 South Carolina Influenza Surveillance 
9/29/2022CDC Health AdvisorySevere Manifestations of Monkeypox among People who are Immunocompromised Due to HIV or Other Conditions 
9/15/2022CDC Health AdvisorySevere Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Rhinoviruses and/or Enteroviruses Including EV-D68 – Multistate, 2022 
9/14/2022DHEC Health AdvisoryEnhanced Response for West Nile Virus, 2022 
8/31/2022CDC Health AdvisoryVariant Influenza Virus Infections: Recommendations for Identification, Treatment, and Prevention for Summer and Fall 2022 
8/23/2022DHEC Health AdvisoryPotential for the Resurgence of Vaccine Preventable Diseases 
8/1/2022DHEC/CDC Health UpdateUpdate for Clinicians on Monkeypox in People with HIV, Children and Adolescents, and People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding 
7/29/2022DHEC Health UpdateUpdated Guidance for the Evaluation and Treatment of Monkeypox (MPX) 
7/29/2022CDC Health UpdateUpdate for Clinicians on Testing and Treatment of Monkeypox 
7/28/2022CDC Health AdvisoryMelioidosis Locally Endemic in Areas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolated in Soil and Water and Linked to Two Cases – Mississippi, 2020 and 2022 
7/13/2022CDC Health AdvisoryRecent Reports of Human Parechovirus (PeV) in the United States—2022 
7/6/2022DHEC Health AdvisoryUpdated Guidance for Monkeypox Virus (MPXV) Evaluation 
6/16/2022DHEC Health Info Service2020 Hospital Infections Disclosure Act (HIDA) Annual Report 
6/15/2022CDC Health UpdateUpdated Case-finding Guidance: Monkeypox Outbreak—United States, 2022 
5/24/2022CDC Health AdvisoryCOVID-19 Rebound After Paxlovid Treatment 
5/20/2022CDC Health AdvisoryMonkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries—2022
5/11/2022CDC Health UpdateUpdated Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology 
5/4/2022DHEC Health AdvisoryInvestigation of a Legionellosis Cluster in Beaufort County 
4/30/2022CDC Health AdvisoryHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Recommendations for Human Health Investigations and Response 
4/26/2022CDC Health AdvisoryUpdated Information on Availability and Use of Treatments for Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Who are at Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes of COVID-19 
4/21/2022CDC Health AdvisoryRecommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology 
3/31/2022DHEC Health UpdateCOVID-19 Reporting Requirements 
3/18/2022DHEC Health AdvisoryPotential for the Resurgence of Vaccine Preventable Diseases 
1/20/2022DHEC Health AdvisoryAvian Influenza in a Wild Bird in South Carolina 
1/13/2022DHEC Health Info ServiceHuman Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination Reminder 
12/31/2021CDC Health AdvisoryUsing Therapeutics to Prevent and Treat COVID-19 
12/25/2021CDC Health AdvisoryRapid Increase of Omicron Variant Infections in the United States: Management of Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure 
12/2/2021CDC Health AdvisoryNew SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Identified: Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant 
11/24/2021CDC Health AdvisoryIncreasing Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Activity, Especially Among Young Adults and in College and University Settings, During SARS-CoV-2 Circulation 
11/5/2021CDC Health UpdateUpdate: Expansion of Recall of LeadCare Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results 
11/4/2021DHEC Health UpdateUpdate to CDC’s Blood Lead Reference Value for Children 
11/3/2021CDC Health UpdateSource Identified and Case Definition Established: Multistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) in Four Patients: Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, and Texas – 2021 
10/25/2021CDC Health UpdateSource Implicated in Fatal Case in Georgia: Multistate Outbreak of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) in Four Patients: Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, and Texas–2021 
10/15/2021CDC Health UpdateExpansion of Recall of LeadCare Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
10/12/2021CDC Health AdvisoryGuidance for Clinicians Caring for Individuals Recently Evacuated from Afghanistan
9/29/2021CDC Health AdvisoryCOVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant People to Prevent Serious Illness, Deaths, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes from COVID-19 
8/31/2021DHEC Health UpdatePrevention and Management of Pediatric COVID-19 cases, and Reporting of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19 
8/30/2021CDC Health AdvisoryRapid Increase in Ivermectin Prescriptions and Reports of Severe Illness Associated with Use of Products Containing Ivermectin to Prevent or Treat COVID-19 
8/19/2021DHEC Health AdvisoryIncrease in Legionellosis Cases in Upstate Region 
7/28/2021CDC/DHEC Health AdvisoryVaccination to Prevent COVID-19 Outbreaks with Current and Emergent Variants — United States, 2021 
7/17/2021CDC Health AdvisoryPotential Exposure to Person with Confirmed Human Monkeypox Infection — United States, 2021 
7/6/2021CDC Health AdvisoryRecall of LeadCare® Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results 
7/1/2021CDC Health AdvisoryMultistate Investigation of Non-travel Associated Burkholderia pseudomallei Infections (Melioidosis) in Three Patients: Kansas, Texas, and Minnesota—2021 
6/14/2021   DHEC Health UpdateCOVID-19 Whole Genome Sequencing and Other Reporting Requirements 
6/10/2021CDC Health AdvisoryIncreased Interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Activity in Parts of the Southern United States 
5/24/2021DHEC Health UpdateReporting of At-Home COVID-19 Testing Results 
5/6/2021DHEC Health AdvisoryCOVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Cases 
4/13/2021CDC Health AlertCases of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia after Receipt of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 
4/8/2021DHEC Health UpdateContinued Vigilance for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19 
4/5/2021CDC Health AdvisoryAcute Non-Viral Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology Potentially Associated with an Alkaline Water Product 
2/24/2021DHEC Health AdvisoryExtensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Typhi Infections Among U.S. Residents Without International Travel 
2/22/2021    DHEC Health AdvisoryCOVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough Cases 
12/21/2020DHEC Health AdvisoryIncrease in Fatal Drug Overdoses Across the United States Driven by Synthetic Opioids Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic 
12/2/2020DHEC Health UpdateOptions to Shorten Quarantine for COVID-19 
11/30/2020DHEC Health UpdateReporting of all COVID-19 Laboratory Results 
11/16/2020DHEC Health Update2020-2021 South Carolina Influenza Surveillance 
10/29/2020DHEC Health UpdateHealth Care Providers and Organizations Can Apply to Receive and Administer Vaccines
9/29/2020DHEC Health UpdateSchool & Childcare Exclusion for COVID-19 Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
9/25/2020DHEC Health UpdateUpdated Interim Guidance on Testing for SARS-CoV-2 
9/23/2020DHEC Health UpdateResources to Prevent Opioid Overdoses in South Carolina 
9/22/2020DHEC Health UpdateProvider Survey for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration 
9/18/2020DHEC Health UpdateOverview of Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 
8/29/2020DHEC Health UpdateReporting of COVID-19 Positive and Negative Laboratory Results 
8/10/2020DHEC Health AdvisoryMaintain Awareness of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) 
7/22/2020CDC Health UpdateUpdated Interim Guidance on Ending Isolation for COVID-19 Infection and Healthcare Worker Return to Work 
7/14/2020DHEC Info ServiceNew Guidelines for Hepatitis A Vaccination 
7/6/2020CDC Health AdvisorySerious Adverse Health Events Associated with Methanol-based Hand Sanitizers 
6/26/2020DHEC Health UpdateResources to Provide to COVID-19 Cases and Close Contacts 
6/19/2020DHEC Health UpdateInterim Guidance on testing of close contacts to a confirmed case of COVID-19 
6/19/2020CDC Health AdvisoryDetection of Ciprofloxacin-resistant, β-lactamase-producing Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup Y Isolates, United States, 2019–2020 
6/1/2020DHEC Health UpdateCOVID-19 Antibody Testing Guidance
5/20/2020DHEC Health UpdateCOVID-19 testing considerations for community healthcare providers 
5/15/20CDC Health AdvisoryMultisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 
5/11/2020DHEC Health UpdateUpdated guidance to end COVID-19 transmission-based precautions and healthcare worker return to work 
5/6/2020DHEC Health AdvisoryContinuing Hepatitis A Vaccination amid COVID-19 Response 
4/25/2020DHEC Health UpdateCOVID-19 Antibody Testing for Immunity & Return-to-Work Decisions 
4/22/2020DHEC Health UpdateUpdated reporting criteria for 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) 
4/21/2020DHEC Health UpdateCOVID-19 Infection Control Guidance Update & N95 Optimization Strategies 
4/6/2020DHEC Health UpdateUpdated Guidance for COVID-19 case follow-up, guidelines for isolation and quarantine and cloth mask use 
3/29/2020DHEC Health UpdateTesting Prioritization for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Laboratory Testing and Case Reporting 
3/28/2020CDC Health UpdateSevere Illness Associated with Using Non-Pharmaceutical Chloroquine Phosphate to Prevent and Treat Coronavirus Disease 2019 
3/21/2020DHEC Health UpdateDHEC Guidance on the Discontinuation of Isolation and Quarantine & DHEC Guidance on the Management of Healthcare Personnel (HCPs) who are positive for COVID-19 or exposed to COVID-19 patients 
3/16/2020DHEC / CDC Health UpdateUpdated DHEC Guidance on Patient COVID-19 Testing & CDC Information and Guidance about Global Travel on Cruise Ships, Including River Cruises, due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 
3/13/2020DHEC Health UpdateUpdated Guidance for COVID-19 Testing and Reporting in South Carolina 
3/12/2020DHEC Health UpdateUpdated and Interim Guidance for SC Healthcare Providers for Testing for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) 
3/5/2020DHEC Health UpdateUpdated and Interim Guidance for SC Healthcare Providers on Evaluating Patients and Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 
2/28/2020CDC / DHEC Update ServiceUpdate and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 
2/6/2020DHEC Health Info ServiceUpdated Zika Testing Guidelines 
2/2/2020CDC Health UpdateUpdate and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) 
1/29/2020DHEC Health UpdateMumps Outbreak associated with the College of Charleston 
1/21/2020CDC Health UpdateUpdate and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, China 
1/13/2020CDC Health Update2020 South Carolina List of Reportable Conditions 
1/10/2020CDC Health AdvisoryElevated Influenza Activity: Influenza B/Victoria and A(H1N1)pdm09 Viruses are the Predominant Viruses 
1/9/2020CDC Health Advisory Outbreak of Pneumonia of Unknown Etiology (PUE) in Wuhan, China 


All health alerts prior to 1/1/2020 are located on the SC Health Alert Network (HAN) Archive page.

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