ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – With temporary limited supplies of toilet paper, individuals have resorted to alternative options. It is important to remember that this practice not only negatively affects Aberdeen’s wastewater facility, but it can also have a significant impact on sewer lines within individual neighborhoods. Flushing non-dissolving products can damage pumping equipment and… Read more »
News Category: COVID-19
Avera announces COVID-19 protocol
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – As COVID-19 cases have now been reported in this region, Avera reminds the general public of what they need to know concerning this virus. COVID-19 symptoms and testing People who utilize Avera facilities for their health care who feel they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who are displaying… Read more »
Mayor Schaunaman shares thoughts on COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman provided his thoughts Monday morning on the current COVID-19 situation in the Hub City. He said there are no confirmed cases in Aberdeen. Mayor Schaunaman said that people should refrain from binge shopping for certain items, which prevents others from getting those items. He said local businesses… Read more »
Emergency operations center activated in Brown County
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Today the emergency operations center was activated in Brown County. As communities begin preparations for the COVID-19 virus, our primary objective at this time is to provide a centralized and unified point for releasing current and valid information. Again, the activation of the emergency operations center is strictly a proactive… Read more »
State has nine people who have tested positive for coronavirus
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – According to the state Health Department, as of Saturday, nine people had tested positive for coronavirus in South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says they want the trend to continue. There were also 327 negative test results, with six pending. Noem says new guidelines will allow more testing. Noem says she is… Read more »
Bethesda announces plans regarding COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Bethesda has provided the following information: Bethesda Policy and Procedural Update: As we continue to follow guidance from the CDC and State Department of Health regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), as of 3/14/2020 Bethesda will cease all communal dining services and activities. Bethesda has been screening all employees upon entering the building,… Read more »
Presentation College student being tested for COVID-19
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – A Presentation College student who traveled for spring break last week is being tested for COVID-19 “out of an abundance of caution,” the school has confirmed. A student was in a U.S. city that has had cases of COVID-19, said Andrew Hansen, Presentation’s marketing and advertising coordinator. However, he said, the… Read more »