PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The spikes in coronavirus infections in southern and western states should be a warning and could be a possible preview.

South Dakota State Epidemiologist Dr Josh Clayton says those types of increases could happen here.

Clayton says this round of infections is hitting younger people.

Clayton says they continue to spread the same message.

Bars, restaurants, beaches and other gathering places in several states are being ordered closed again because of the spreading virus.