South Carolina Manufacturers Included in Next Phase of Vaccination Plan
On Tuesday, March 2, Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that South Carolina will advance to Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning Monday, March 8. Among those included in Phase 1b is all South Carolina manufacturing workers.
“South Carolina remains focused on protecting the lives and health of South Carolinians from COVID-19,” said Dr. Edward Simmer, DHEC Director. “With the significant increase in vaccine supply and progress in vaccinating people in group 1a, front-line health care workers and those aged 65 and over, we are now ready to move to our next phase. Our state’s vaccine plan prioritizes those with the greatest risk while ensuring equal access to the vaccine for every South Carolinian aged 16 and over.”
“We are elated to hear that manufacturing employees will be included in Phase 1b and applaud Governor McMaster for his efforts to ensure safety to our industry workers,” said NMMA manager of southeast policy and engagement, Lee Gatts.
NMMA will continue to advocate in every state for manufacturing employees to be considered essential workers. To read Governor McMasters’ complete news release, click here.
For more information, please contact NMMA manager of southeast policy and engagement, Lee Gatts, at [email protected].