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 across all Hub City Radio stations.
News Category: COVID-19
Noem releases finalized CDC report regarding Smithfield Foods
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem released the finalized report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) regarding Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls. “I want to thank Vice President Pence, Secretary of Agriculture Perdue, and the CDC for prioritizing the situation at Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls,” said Noem. “Their… Read more »
PC College of Nursing helping local hospitals
ABERDEEN, S.D. & FAIRMONT, MN. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursing students, faculty, and staff at Presentation College Aberdeen, and Fairmont, Minn. took time to show their appreciation for our healthcare providers at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, Sanford hospital in Aberdeen, and the Mayo Clinic Health System… Read more »
South Dakota ranks 18th in nation per capita for testing
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said today they should have the final report from the C.D.C. on the Smithfield Foods tour tomorrow. The Governor says they are working on personal protection equipment and securing that for Smithfield, as well as getting testing supplies. She says they want to get Smithfield back… Read more »
Thune, Johnson to host telephone town halls
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Senator John Thune and U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson will both host telephone town halls to discuss the most recent COVID-19 developments. Thune’s will be this evening and Johnson’s will take place on Thursday. Here are the details on each: U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will host a live tele-town… Read more »
Brown County has seven new COVID-19 cases
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Seven new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Brown County, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. That’s the biggest daily jump so far, pushing the county total to 27. Statewide the number of cases rose 103 to 1,858. And one more death — a man from Minnehaha County… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 2:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 2:45 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
Helmsley Trust donating $4.7 million in fight against COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announced today a multimillion-dollar effort to save the lives of COVID-19 patients and protect the frontline healthcare workers caring for them. The grant will fund the purchase of four LUCAS mechanical chest compression devices for Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. A total… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
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 across all Hub City Radio stations.
Plans coming together for surge sites
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – City and county officials both heard an update on COVID-19 preparations this week, including plans for a surge site to accommodate additional patients at both Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center. The surge site will be used to provide additional beds for patients after the hospitals reach capacity.… Read more »