Some new numbers from the state’s acting health director

This afternoon’s media briefing conducted by Dr. Brandon Traxler of DHEC provided the following updated numbers:  So far, 246,233 doses have been administered in the state; so far, 296,944 appointments have been made to receive vaccine shots.  And the state’s acting health director stressed the importance of all who take the first vaccine to be sure that before leaving, all individuals get their appointments for a second shot, as required for those who take either the Pfizer of Moderna vaccine.  In the months ahead, Traxler believes additional manufacturers will produce more vaccine, as their developed vaccines are now in the final testing stage.