ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – There’s been a second death in the state from COVID-19 — in Beadle County, according to updated information from the South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota has 21 new cases, pushing the statewide total to 129. There was one new case in Brown County with no new cases in Codington.… Read more »
News Category: COVID-19
Governor’s press conference at 2:30 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 2:30 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
Media conference call today at 12:30 p.m. 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 12:30 p.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations.
Brown County Courthouse starting business by appointment only
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Starting today those with business at the Brown County Courthouse annex should call ahead and make an appointment if it’s necessary to meet in person. Brown County commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday that closed the courthouse to the public and sets up a table at the main annex entry with information… Read more »
South Dakota not in public health emergency, yet
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – While South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has declared a state emergency due to the spread of coronavirus, there isn’t a need to declare a public health emergency, yet. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says that is reserved for a different situation. Malsam-Rysdon says the current declaration does what they need… Read more »
South Dakota last state to register 100 positive cases of COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota being last in the nation typically isn’t a good thing, but in the case of COVID-19, it is. Gov. Kristi Noem says the state was the last one to register over 100 positive cases of the virus. She says there are currently a good supply of medical materials… Read more »
Avera temporarily altering clinic practices
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera is temporarily changing its clinic practices in order to protect patients and employees, and conserve resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. Patients may have more appointments scheduled as virtual visits instead of in-person visits, unless the need is urgent or emergent. Virtual visits are face-to-face visits via smartphone, tablet… Read more »
Lawmakers pass series of emergency measures
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers have passed a series of emergency measures as the state braces for the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic. Many conservative lawmakers remained wary of granting broad powers to the government during the crisis. It was a historic day in the Capitol as legislators convened and voted… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council to vote on ordinance Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council will decide Wednesday which emergency ordinance it will approve to curb the spread of COVID-19. The special meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at city hall. One of the proposed ordinances was set for a hearing Monday, but was tabled. The council has already approved first reading of… Read more »
Watertown family physician tests positive for COVID-19
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – Sanford Health Watertown Clinic has confirmed that a provider who works at the Watertown clinic has tested positive for COVID-19. While Sanford Health does not disclose identifying information for patients, William Devine, M.D., a family medicine physician, has chosen to self-identify. Devine’s exposure to COVID-19 is believed to be travel-related. He… Read more »