S.C. begins Phase 1b on March 8

March 3, 2021 Jenna Johnson

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According to Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), South Carolina will advance to Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination plan. Beginning Monday, March 8, the following groups are eligible to make COVID-19 vaccination appointments: ages 55+, ages 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions, special needs persons, and frontline workers (i.e. K-12 and higher education, childcare, healthcare, law enforcement, transportation, retail, food service, government, etc.).

Based on current supply levels, DHEC plans to begin Phase 1c on April 12—open to individuals aged 45 and up as well as essential workers who do not have frequent, close contact with others in the work environment. Phase 2, which will be open to ALL South Carolinians aged 16 and up, is expected to begin on May 3.

For those interested in making an appointment, you can do so online at or call 1-866-365-8110. To learn more about the state’s plan, visit . For additional information on COVID-19 vaccines, read through resources offered at or charlestonsouthern.edu/bucsafe/resources.

Jenna Johnson

Jenna Johnson serves as executive director of marketing and communication and chief communication officer at ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ Southern University, where she has led strategic marketing initiatives since 2017. A graduate of Clemson University and CSU, her career spans media relations, brand management, and nonprofit leadership, earning recognition as one of ߣ�ѿ�Ƭ’s Forty Under 40 and Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Passionate about communication and community, she is also deeply involved in her church, youth sports, and local charitable causes.

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