South Dakota’s active coronavirus cases rose for the second straight week, though case numbers remain far below the peak experienced early in the year.
South Dakota health officials say the state saw a slight uptick in new coronavirus cases reported over the past week, though the state’s active cases remained relatively flat.
South Dakota health officials reported 10 additional coronavirus deaths in its latest weekly report, though the state’s active case count continues to decline.
It’s two years to the date when state health officials reported the first case of COVID-19 in South Dakota. Local healthcare systems are hopeful that the continuing drop in new and active cases is a sign that the pandemic is finally winding down.
South Dakota health officials reported five additional COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, though the number of people currently hospitalized with the disease in the state fell to its lowest point in nearly six months.
Both active coronavirus infections and current hospitalizations continued to trend downward in South Dakota on Tuesday, though the state also saw another jump in COVID-19 deaths.
The rise in COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant is placing a strain on monoclonal antibody infusion treatments for eligible patients, and health systems are having to prioritize those who need it the most.
A surge in coronavirus cases in Iowa has significantly stressed medical centers as people rush to get tested, hospitalizations surge and health care workers are sidelined by illness.
The rising COVID-19 numbers in South Dakota is a reminder that this pandemic is far from over. But there’s hopeful news coming out of local nursing homes.
Cases of COVID-19 continue to climb in South Dakota, as the Omicron variant continues to spread. It’s again putting strain on healthcare systems and medical professionals as they try and keep hospital bed space available for those who need it.
Health officials say a child is among the six latest COVID-19 victims in South Dakota, marking the first coronavirus-related death of a child since the pandemic began.
Although it’s been nearly two years since the pandemic began, it can still be a tough conversation to have with kids, who have questions about the current situation.
The South Dakota Department of Health reported a record-high COVID-19 daily case count Tuesday, though officials say the number is inflated due in part to reporting issues and the extended holiday weekend.
An Iowa hospital says it is implementing procedures to ensure it doesn’t repeat a mistake made last weekend when more than 100 children were given the wrong dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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