PIERRE, S.D. (By American News Staff and Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports) – The number of older South Dakotans testing positive for coronavirus continued to accelerate in data released Friday by the South Dakota Department of Health. The state reported 389 new infections Friday. They included 103 among people older than 60, an age group… Read more »
News Category: COVID-19
Clayton says state still has adequate hospital capacity
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – With the increasing number of hospitalizations over the past few days, State Epidemiologist Joshua Clayton Thursday says they are still showing adequate hospital capacity. Dr. Clayton also provided a monthly breakdown on hospitalizations since the pandemic began. In Western South Dakota, Monument Health reports 20 COVID-19 related patients within their system… Read more »
Women’s prison in Pierre dealing with COVID outbreak
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Thursday’s update from the South Dakota Department of Health says there are currently 120 active cases of COVID-19 in Hughes County. State epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says 106 of the active cases are inmates (102) or staff (4) at the State Women’s Prison. A statement from the Department of Corrections… Read more »
COVID infections dropping at SDSU
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – After peaking at more than 100 cases in early September, active COVID-19 infections have been falling at South Dakota State University. As of Thursday morning, they’re below 20. President Barry Dunn says they expected to see cases when students first arrived on campus. So far, they’re only testing those students who… Read more »
Active COVID cases rise by 173, one new death reported
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active COVID-19 cases rose by 173 and there was one new COVID-related death, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 395 new cases and 221 new recoveries, pushing the amount of active infections to 2,615 (there were 2,456 one… Read more »
More than 100 inmates test positive at women’s prison in Pierre
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Over 100 inmates have tested positive at a minimum-security women’s prison in Pierre, South Dakota. Mass testing of inmates resulted in the Department of Corrections finding 102 active cases. There are 140 women held at the prison, according to an Aug. 31 count. Four staff members have also tested positive,… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Eight new COVID-related deaths in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported its highest single day COVID-19 related death total since the pandemic began with eight new deaths, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths, which included five people in the 80 or older category, one in the 70-79 range, and two in… Read more »
Appointments required for drive-up COVID testing at Avera
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) — As hospitalization rates increase across South Dakota, Avera health professionals are encouraging everyone to review the basics of COVID-19 awareness and prevention. Anyone experiencing symptoms should call the local Avera COVID Hotline at 605-622-8690. If Aberdeen Family Physicians is closed, you may also call 1-877-AT-AVERA. However, you should only visit… Read more »
Active infections down, hospitalizations up, no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s active COVID-19 infections decreased by more than 100 and there were no new deaths, however the number of people hospitalized in connection with the virus jumped up, according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 195 new cases along with 306 new… Read more »