RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) — Monument Health announced on Thursday it will require all physicians and caregivers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 1, 2021. “We are grateful for all of the hard work and heroism our physicians and caregivers have shown throughout this pandemic,” said Brad Archer, chief medical officer for Monument Health, in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- According to the state Department of Health’s covid.sd.gov website, 57.54% of eligible South Dakotans have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and 63.25% of those eligible have had at least one shot. Today’s update also shows there are over 200 people currently hospitalized because of the virus. Dr. Tom Huber is a physician at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,096. The state had 552 new cases and 387 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,526. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,093. The state had 568 new cases and 466 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,364. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,092. The state had 992 new cases and 951 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,263. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(Press Release) –Get your shot for your shot to win! The City of Brookings is giving away $50,000 in cash prizes as well as $10,000 in scholarships as part of a COVID-19 vaccine incentive program. Prizes include ten $5,000 cash prizes as well as ten $1,000 scholarships to South Dakota State University students. Winners… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Hospitals across the state are again dealing with a surge in Covid-19 patients. Dr David Erickson, Chief Medical and Innovation Officer at Avera Health, says they are back to weekly conference calls. Erickson says they expect a smaller peak than last fall. The state Department of Health is now reporting over seven thousand… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,088. The state had 528 new cases and 330 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,226. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In response to the recent COVID-19 vaccine mandates announced by both the Sanford Health and Avera Health Systems, protestors will gather Sept. 14 at noon near the Sanford Medical Center campus for a rally in support of Medical Freedom. More than 46,000 employees are impacted by the mandates, which require the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,084. The state had 615 new cases and 328 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,032. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »