SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — If South Dakota’s COVID-19 outbreak has an epicenter, it’s in Beadle County, which has become an early hotbed with 13 of the state’s 41 cases. Many in the county, which includes the city of Huron, say the number of infections is a wake-up call to the realities of the pandemic.… Read more »
News Category: COVID-19
Pierre, Fort Pierre mayors don’t plan to enact more restrictive guidelines
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The mayors of Pierre and Fort Pierre both say, at this time, they don’t plan to enact more restrictive guidelines than what’s currently provided by the Centers for Disease Control and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic response in the state. Fort Pierre mayor… Read more »
Ordinance limiting public gatherings passes first reading
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – After significant debate the Aberdeen City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that limits public gatherings of 10 people or more and requires a 6-foot separation of people at some businesses. The action is in response to the COVID-19 virus. It needs a second vote before taking effect. A… Read more »
Press conference at 12:15 p.m. Thursday live on Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference around 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. 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
Avera accepting homemade masks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The Avera Faith and Community Engage program (F.A.C.E) seeks volunteers across the region to help craft cloth face masks for use in hospitals and clinics. The guidelines, instructions, materials and patterns are included in an online story, “How Can I Help Sew Masks for Health Care Workers?” You can… Read more »
County residents asked to delay unnecessary visits
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Brown County residents with essential business to conduct are welcome at the courthouse, but commissioners are asking folks to delay unnecessary visits until COVID-19 concerns have passed. Commissioners discussed the issue at their Tuesday meeting where they decided signs will be posted outside advising residents to limit their in-person business to… Read more »
Brown Co. has one new COVID-19 case; Noem encourages taking step back
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – As expected, the number of positive coronavirus cases continue to grow, but so do the negative tests and recoveries. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told residents of the state to take a step back and hit the pause button during her press conference this morning. She assured that coronavirus will be… Read more »
Noem’s press conference starting at 11:15 across Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Just a reminder that Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 11:15 this morning. 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
Elementary school staff member in Sioux Falls tests positive
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The Sioux Falls School District reports a staff member at Laura Wilder Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. The district says parents and staff members at Laura Wilder were notified of the confirmed case Tuesday afternoon. District officials say they have provided guidance from the South Dakota Department of… Read more »
Monument Health caregiver tests positive for COVID-19
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Monument Health says one of their caregivers who works in Rapid City and lives in Meade County, has tested positive for COVID-19. It would be the first positive COVID-19 test result in the Black Hills region. According to a Monument Health spokesperson, they are working through protocols to inform and… Read more »