PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,079. The state had 619 new cases and 374 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,750. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

BOX ELDER, S.D.(News Center 1) — The Douglas School District announced Wednesday evening that a masking protocol will be implemented. The Douglas School Board made the decision on August 23, 2021 that a masking protocol would be put in place if the number of active cases reaches 1.5 percent of the combined population of staff… 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 2,077. The state had 1,230 new cases and 901 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,507. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Avera Health will require Covid-19 vaccinations for all of its employees by December first. Chief Medical and Innovation Officer Dr David Erickson says  they have been consistent requiring other vaccines. Erickson says there are a number of reasons they are moving on the vaccine requirement. Erickson says all the medical information shows… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Avera Health announced Tuesday that it will require full vaccination for its physicians, employees and volunteers by Dec. 1, 2021. “As a health care ministry, Avera is called upon to provide a safe and protective environment for our patients, their families and our employees. This is consistent with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,072. The state had 453 new cases and 239 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,182. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Two of the states largest health care groups are seeing increasing numbers of hospitalized patients, both for Covid and non Covid related causes. Dr Mike Wilde, Sanford Chief Medical Officer, says the numbers continue to creep up. Wilde says they are taking patients on health care need. Avera Health vice president Dr… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,072. The state had 483 new cases and 200 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,970. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,071. The state had 535 new cases and 215 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,688. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Representatives from Sanford and Avera Health and the Sioux Falls Public Health Department held a joint news conference to outline their concerns about the surge in Covid-19 infections. Sanford Chief Medical Officer, Dr Mike Wilde, says they are seeing more patients. Wilde says everyone wants to keep kids safely in school, Wilde… Read more »