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 »
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 »
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 »
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, 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, 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 »
MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – The Mitchell City Council last night approved an emergency ordinance to authorize a city-wide shutdown. The measure was taken to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. The shutdown goes into effect on Friday. Mitchell’s shutdown will close many types of businesses including restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, clubs, cafes, movie theaters, recreational… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Many cities and counties are passing bans on gatherings of 10 or more people and asking bars and restaurants to only serve carry out customers. Yankton Doctor Mike Pietila says he knows how difficult that is. Pietila also is head of the Intensive Care Unit at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and… Read more »
