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September 9, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,079. The state had 619 new cases and 374 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,750. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

September 9, 2021

Douglas Schools now require masks wearing starting Monday

BOX ELDER, S.D.(News Center 1) — The Douglas School District announced Wednesday evening that a masking protocol will be implemented. The Douglas School Board made the decision on August 23, 2021 that a masking protocol would be put in place if the number of active cases reaches 1.5 percent of the combined population of staff… Read more »

September 8, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,077. The state had 1,230 new cases and 901 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,507. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

September 8, 2021
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Avera release statement on vaccine mandate for their employees

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Avera Health will require Covid-19 vaccinations for all of its employees by December first. Chief Medical and Innovation Officer Dr David Erickson says  they have been consistent requiring other vaccines. Erickson says there are a number of reasons they are moving on the vaccine requirement. Erickson says all the medical information shows… Read more »

September 7, 2021

Avera to require full vaccination for COVID-19 by December 1st

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Avera Health announced Tuesday that it will require full vaccination for its physicians, employees and volunteers by Dec. 1, 2021. “As a health care ministry, Avera is called upon to provide a safe and protective environment for our patients, their families and our employees. This is consistent with… Read more »

September 7, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,072. The state had 453 new cases and 239 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,182. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »

September 6, 2021

Sanford & Avera seeing increase cases of COVID-19

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Two of the states largest health care groups are seeing increasing numbers of hospitalized patients, both for Covid and non Covid related causes. Dr Mike Wilde, Sanford Chief Medical Officer, says the numbers continue to creep up. Wilde says they are taking patients on health care need. Avera Health vice president Dr… Read more »

September 3, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,072. The state had 483 new cases and 200 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,970. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »