ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Avera Health began accepting homemade masks a couple of weeks ago to help medical workers in the fight against COVID-19. Amy Blackstone, Avera Foundation Director, is grateful for the outpouring of support. She said the need remains high. Mask patterns can be found at multiple sites. Blackstone said that people have… Read more »
News Category: COVID-19
City Council adopts stricter COVID-19 ordinance
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has adopted a new COVID-19 ordinance enacting stricter guidelines for local businesses to follow. In a special meeting on Tuesday, the council adopted a city ordinance that essential closes restaurants, bars and casinos, coffee house, gentlemen’s club, etc., to dine-in customers, but does not prohibit drive-through, curbside… Read more »
Brown County selects surge sites
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, Brown County and hospital officials have identified surge sites. These sites will provide additional beds for the hospitals if they become necessary with increased cases of COVID-19. The sites are awaiting approval from state officials, which could some yet this week. Brown County Emergency… Read more »
Noem declares Wednesday as Day of Prayer
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Governor Kristi Noem has declared Wednesday, April 8 as a Day of Prayer in South Dakota. Noem talked about the proclamation during her daily press conference on Tuesday. She said also went over the guidelines for her executive order in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties, which have the most positive cases of… Read more »
At least two Tribal governments enforcing COVID ‘road checks’
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – At least two Tribal governments in South Dakota are now enforcing COVID ‘road checks’ upon entering reservation boundaries in the state. The Oglala Sioux Tribe in southwestern South Dakota and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in central and northwestern South Dakota have both set up roadside checkpoints for vehicles entering reservation… Read more »
Avera reminds people to consider adapting traditions at Easter
SIOUX FALLS. S.D. (Press Release) – With the Easter holiday just around the corner, Avera reminds individuals and families to consider adapting traditions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “In the wintertime, after the Christmas holiday, we often see a spike in the number of influenza and other contagious illnesses because extended families have come… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 12:30 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Just a reminder that Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 12:30 today. 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
Media conference 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.
Avera offering Virtual Visits
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Patients can now use Virtual Visits to connect with Avera providers from the comfort of their home. While virtual visits are not yet available for every Avera provider, new sites and providers are being added to the service each day. Patients can use two platforms and a variety of… Read more »
City Council approves first reading of new city ordinance
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has approved the first reading a new city ordinance drafted in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This ordinance was addressed at Monday’s regular meeting and is the third ordinance the council has discussed and approved. This ordinance will need a second reading by the… Read more »