PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – With school cancelled for two weeks in South Dakota and other social distancing techniques being strongly recommended for the foreseeable future, children might feel anxious, isolated and depressed. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has resources available to help kids and adults alike deal with the stress of the COVID-19… Read more »
News Category: COVID-19
Testing to resume; still no report of community spread
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – Another day of no changes in coronavirus numbers in South Dakota. That’s due to a delay in testing because of a lack of necessary supplies. The COVID-19 count remains at 11. Noem says they will resume testing today. Due to the temporary delay in testing, the number of pending cases continued… Read more »
COVID-19 testing in South Dakota to resume
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem says South Dakota has obtained more supplies to run tests for COVID-19. The state lab will be prioritizing tests for people deemed to be at high risk of the coronavirus. There are 402 tests waiting at the lab. She hasn’t said how many tests the lab will… Read more »
Blood donations essential for health care systems
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There are many facets to dealing with the COVID-19 virus and one of those impacted in a major way is Vitalant Blood Services. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruiter for Vitlant, stopped short of calling the need critical, but said there as never been a need for blood quite like the present.… Read more »
Catholic Schools to start virtual learning setting on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Catholic Schools will be back in session next week, although it won’t be in a traditional school setting. Tim Weisz, Aberdeen Roncalli Superintendent, talked about the changes. Learning will take place solely through online communication. He said provisions have been made to make sure every student has access to… Read more »
No delay of checks from South Dakota Retirement System
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – People receiving checks from the South Dakota Retirement System will not see a delay in service because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but members will experience temporary changes in operations. Executive director Travis Almond says they remain focused on long-term sustainability and the delivery of adequate benefits to members. He says… Read more »
Emergency Operation Center will begin to scale back levels
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Effective March 19th, 2020 the Brown County Emergency Operation Center will begin to scale back operation levels as they have completed several key objectives. The Emergency Operation Center in conjunction with local City and County officials, the school district, and local healthcare providers, will continue to monitor the current COVID-19… Read more »
Noem addresses shortage of supplies
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) – Officials have announced South Dakota’s public health lab has halted COVID-19 testing due to a shortage of supplies. At an appearance at Monument Health in Rapid City today, Governor Kristi Noem says the lab had to delay testing after running out of supplies both from the Centers for Disease Control… Read more »
State halts COVID-19 testing due to supply shortage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Officials have announced South Dakota’s public health lab has halted COVID-19 testing due to a shortage of supplies. The lab had to stop this week after running out of supplies both from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private suppliers. It ran tests for medium and high risk… Read more »
Some local activities now suspended through March 29
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Although there have not been presumptive or positive cases of COVID-19 in Aberdeen, the City is taking precautions to protect our community from possible exposure. As precautionary measures: Ride Line will continue service. All Ride Line passengers who are symptomatic will be required to wear a medical mask. These masks… Read more »