Find COVID-19 case numbers, other updates for January here
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Jan. 31 update
Three more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, pushing the statewide death toll to 1,778.
The state reported 180 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 108,250.
The update includes a total of 26,993 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 39 more than the previous report, and 7,457 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 18.
The state has 2,833 active cases, a decrease of 61 from the day before. The state total includes 103,639 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 238 more than the previous report.
There are 125 people hospitalized, 20 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 77 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 18 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,290 people, an increase of four.
There have been 294,363 negative tests statewide, an increase of 816.
Across the state, 71,025 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 1,575 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 99,560, meaning 28,535 people have received both doses.
Jan. 30 update
Seven more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, pushing the statewide death toll to 1,775.
The state reported 115 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 108,070.
The update includes a total of 26,954 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 28 more than the previous report, and 7,439 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of four.
The state has 2,894 active cases, a decrease of 166 from the day before. The state total includes 103,401 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 274 more than the previous report.
There are 145 people hospitalized, seven fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 93 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 25 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,286 people, an increase of 14.
There have been 293,547 negative tests statewide, an increase of 678.
Across the state, 69,450 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 3,002 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 97,415, meaning 27,965 people have received both doses.
Jan. 29 update
Five more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, pushing the statewide death toll to 1,768
The state reported 160 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 107,955.
The update includes a total of 26,926 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 31 more than the previous report, and 7,435 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 13.
The state has 3,060 active cases, a decrease of 77 from the day before. The state total includes 103,127 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 232 more than the previous report.
There are 152 people hospitalized, nine fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 101 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 32 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,272 people, an increase of eight.
There have been 292,869 negative tests statewide, an increase of 594.
Across the state, 66,448 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 3,200 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 92,896, meaning 26,448 people have received both doses.
Jan. 28 update
Twenty-four more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, pushing the statewide death toll to 1,763
The state reported 187 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 107,795.
The update includes a total of 26,895 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 34 more than the previous report, and 7,422 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 11.
The state has 3,137 active cases, a decrease of 101 from the day before. The state total includes 102,895 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 264 more than the previous report.
There are 161 people hospitalized, which is the same as the previous day. According to the report, there are 105 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 29 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,264 people, an increase of 22.
There have been 292,275 negative tests statewide, an increase of 673.
Across the state, 63,248 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 2,976 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 87,884, meaning 24,636 people have received both doses.
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Jan. 27 update
Thirty-four more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, pushing the statewide death toll to 1,739.
The state reported 230 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 107,608.
The update includes a total of 26,861 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 38 more than the previous report, and 7,411 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 22.
The state has 3,238 active cases, a decrease of 190 from the day before. The state total includes 102,631 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 384 more than the previous report.
There are 161 people hospitalized, which is nine more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 104 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 23 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,242 people, an increase of 26.
There have been 291,602 negative tests statewide, an increase of 792.
Across the state, 60,272 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 912 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 82,021, meaning 21,749 people have received both doses.
Jan. 26 update
The state reported 202 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 107,382.
The statewide death total remains at 1,705.
The update includes a total of 26,823 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 48 more than the previous report, and 7,389 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 20.
The state has 3,428 active cases, a decrease of 250 from the day before. The state total includes 102,247 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 450 more than the previous report.
There are 152 people hospitalized, which is nine fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 96 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 24 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,216 people, an increase of 15.
There have been 290,810 negative tests statewide, an increase of 469.
Across the state, 59,360 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 231 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 78,228, meaning 18,868 people have received both doses.
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Jan. 25 update
The state reported 32 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 107,180.
The statewide death total remains at 1,705.
The update includes a total of 26,775 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 15 more than the previous report, and 7,369 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of three.
The state has 3,678 active cases, a decrease of 327 from the day before. The state total includes 101,797 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 359 more than the previous report.
There are 161 people hospitalized, which is one fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 96 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 25 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,201 people, an increase of eight.
There have been 290,341 negative tests statewide, an increase of 250.
Across the state, 59,129 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 591 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 77,350, meaning 18,221 people have received both doses.
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Jan. 24 update
Nine more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, pushing the statewide death toll to 1,705.
The state reported 185 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 107,148.
The update includes a total of 26,760 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 39 more than the previous report, and 7,366 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 10.
The state has 4,005 active cases, a decrease of 16 from the day before. The state total includes 101,438 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 192 more than the previous report.
There are 162 people hospitalized, which is 10 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 94 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 26 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,193 people, an increase of 16.
There have been 290,091 negative tests statewide, an increase of 634.
Across the state, 58,538 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 1,551 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 75,683, meaning 17,145 people have received both doses.
Jan. 23 update
Twelve more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, pushing the statewide death toll to 1,696.
The state reported 247 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 106,963.
The update includes a total of 26,721 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 45 more than the previous report, and 7,356 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 28.
The state has 4,021 active cases, a decrease of 69 from the day before. The state total includes 101,246 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 304 more than the previous report.
There are 172 people hospitalized, which is five fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 103 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 31 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,177 people, an increase of 18.
There have been 289,457 negative tests statewide, an increase of 696.
Across the state, 56,987 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 2,370 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 73,243, meaning 16,256 people have received both doses.
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Jan. 22 update
Nine more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, pushing the statewide death toll to 1,684.
The state reported 316 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 106,716.
The update includes a total of 26,676 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 84 more than the previous report, and 7,328 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 14.
The state has 4,090 active cases, an increase of one from the day before. The state total includes 100,942 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 304 more than the previous report.
There are 177 people hospitalized, which is eight fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 108 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 29 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,159 people, an increase of 26.
There have been 288,761 negative tests statewide, an increase of 646.
Across the state, 54,617 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 3,537 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 69,104, meaning 14,487 people have received both doses.
Jan. 21 update
Six more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, pushing the statewide death toll to 1,675.
The state reported 337 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 106,400.
The update includes a total of 26,592 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 83 more than the previous report, and 7,314 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 33.
The state has 4,089 active cases, a decrease of 14 from the day before. The state total includes 100,638 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 345 more than the previous report.
There are 185 people hospitalized, which is 10 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 112 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 26 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,133 people, an increase of 24.
There have been 288,115 negative tests statewide, an increase of 835.
Across the state, 51,080 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 2,589 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 62,365, meaning 11,285 people have received both doses.
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Jan. 20 update
The state reported 277 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 106,063.
The statewide death total remains 1,667.
The update includes a total of 26,509 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 52 more than the previous report, and 7,281 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 33.
The state has 4,103 active cases, a decrease of 129 from the day before. The state total includes 100,293 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 406 more than the previous report.
There are 195 people hospitalized, which is five fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 117 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 29 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,109 people, an increase of 17.
There have been 287,280 negative tests statewide, an increase of 741.
Across the state, 48,491 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 844 from the previous report. There are 9,965 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 58,456.
Jan. 19 update
The state reported 127 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 105,786.
The statewide death total remains 1,667.
The update includes a total of 26,457 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 23 more than the previous report, and 7,248 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of eight.
The state has 4,232 active cases, a decrease of 381 from the day before. The state total includes 99,887 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 508 more than the previous report.
There are 200 people hospitalized, which is three fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 119 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 25 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,092 people, an increase of 10.
There have been 286,539 negative tests statewide, an increase of 334.
Across the state, 47,647 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 355 from the previous report. There are 9,829 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 57,476.
Jan. 18 update
Eleven more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death total to 1,667.
The state reported 116 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 105,659.
The update includes a total of 26,425 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 26 more than the previous report, and 7,240 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of nine.
The state has 4,613 active cases, a decrease of 49 from the day before. The state total includes 99,379 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 153 more than the previous report.
There are 203 people hospitalized, which is 10 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 119 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 26 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,082 people, an increase of 19.
There have been 286,205 negative tests statewide, an increase of 327.
Across the state, 47,292 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 496 from the previous report. There are 9,829 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 57,121.
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Jan. 17 update
Twenty-three more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death total to 1,656.
The state reported 266 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 105,544.
The update includes a total of 26,399 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 60 more than the previous report, and 7,231 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 16.
The state has 4,662 active cases, a decrease of 175 from the day before. The state total includes 99,226 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 418 more than the previous report.
There are 213 people hospitalized, which is four more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 124 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 32 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,063 people, an increase of 24.
There have been 285,878 negative tests statewide, an increase of 636.
Across the state, 46,796 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 1,000 from the previous report. There are 9,829 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 56,625.
Jan. 16 update
Four more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death total to 1,633.
The state reported 341 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 105,278.
The update includes a total of 26,339 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 51 more than the previous report, and 7,215 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 25.
The state has 4,837 active cases, an increase of 105 from the day before. The state total includes 98,808 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 232 more than the previous report.
There are 209 people hospitalized, which is 18 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 124 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 32 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,039 people, an increase of 16.
There have been 285,242 negative tests statewide, an increase of 671.
Across the state, 45,796 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 1,739 from the previous report. There are 9,735 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 55,531.
Jan. 15 update
Fifteen more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death total to 1,629.
The state reported 425 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 104,937.
The update includes a total of 26,288 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 99 more than the previous report, and 7,190 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 28.
The state has 4,732 active cases, an increase of four from the day before. The state total includes 98,576 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 406 more than the previous report.
There are 227 people hospitalized, which is 20 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 135 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 37 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,023 people, an increase of 25.
There have been 284,571 negative tests statewide, an increase of 911.
Across the state, 44,057 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 2,282 from the previous report. There are 9,718 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 53,775.
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Jan. 14 update
Ten more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death total to 1,614.
The state reported 319 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 104,512.
The update includes a total of 26,189 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 72 more than the previous report, and 7,162 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 20.
The state has 4,728 active cases, an decrease of 34 from the day before. The state total includes 98,170 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 341 more than the previous report.
There are 247 people hospitalized, which is six fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 150 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 41 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,998 people, an increase of 20.
There have been 283,660 negative tests statewide, an increase of 556.
Across the state, 41,755 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 1,801 from the previous report. There are 9,605 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 51,360.
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Jan. 13 update
Nineteen more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death total to 1,604.
The state reported 452 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 104,195.
The update includes a total of 26,117 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 89 more than the previous report, and 7,142 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 28.
The state has 4,762 active cases, an increase of 11 from the day before. The state total includes 97,829 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 422 more than the previous report.
There are 253 people hospitalized, which is 13 more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 149 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 43 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,978 people, an increase of 35.
There have been 283,104 negative tests statewide, an increase of 1,465.
Across the state, 39,954 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 709 from the previous report. There are 7,998 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 47,952.
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Jan. 12 update
The state reported 244 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 103,743.
The update includes a total of 26,028 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 56 more than the previous report, and 7,114 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 25.
The state has 4,751 active cases, a decrease of 351 from the day before. The state total includes 97.407 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 595 more than the previous report.
The statewide death toll remains at 1,585.
There are 240 people hospitalized, which is two fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 149 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 39 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,943 people, an increase of 26.
There have been 281,639 negative tests statewide, an increase of 426.
Across the state, 39,245 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 885 from the previous report. There are 7,465 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 46,714.
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Jan. 11 update
The state reported 181 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 103,499.
The update includes a total of 25,972 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 48 more than the previous report, and 7,089 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 11.
The state has 5,102 active cases, an increase of 62 from the day before. The state total includes 96,812 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 119 more than the previous report.
The statewide death toll remains at 1,585.
There are 242 people hospitalized, which is five more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 145 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 36 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,917 people, an increase of 13.
There have been 281,213 negative tests statewide, an increase of 370.
Across the state, 38,360 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 785 from the previous report. There are 7,307 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 45,667.
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Jan. 10 update
Fifteen more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,585.
The state reported 417 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 103,318.
The update includes a total of 25,924 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 86 more than the previous report, and 7,078 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 26.
The state has 5,040 active cases, the same as the day before. The state total includes 96,693 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 402 more than the previous report.
There are 237 people hospitalized, which is three more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 141 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 40 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,904 people, an increase of 33.
There have been 280,843 negative tests statewide, an increase of 651.
Across the state, 37,575 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 1,354 from the previous report. There have been 6,498 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 44,073.
Jan. 9 update
Fourteen more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,570.
The state reported 321 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 102,901.
The update includes a total of 25,838 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 64 more than the previous report, and 7,052 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 22.
The state has 5,040 active cases, 201 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 96,291 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 508 more than the previous report.
There are 234 people hospitalized, which is 13 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 142 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 38 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,871 people, an increase of 20.
There have been 280,192 negative tests statewide, an increase of 980.
Across the state, 36,221 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 2,577 from the previous report. There have been 4,062 people who now have received both doses. The number of doses administered has reached 40,284.
Jan. 8 update
Twelve more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,556.
The state reported 448 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 102,580.
The update includes a total of 25,774 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 152 more than the previous report, and 7,030 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 37.
The state has 5,241 active cases, 834 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 95,783 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 1,270 more than the previous report.
There are 247 people hospitalized, which is 17 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 148 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 40 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,851 people, an increase of 22.
There have been 279,212 negative tests statewide, an increase of 1,210.
Across the state, 33,644 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 1,329 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 35,611, which indicates people are receiving their second shot.
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Jan. 7 update
Twenty-five more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,544.
The state reported 448 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 102,132.
The update includes a total of 25,672 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 93 more than the previous report, and 6,993 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 25.
The state has 6,075 active cases, 312 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 94,513 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 735 more than the previous report.
There are 264 people hospitalized, which is the same as a day ago. According to the report, there are 153 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 37 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,829 people, an increase of 24.
There have been 278,102 negative tests statewide, an increase of 745.
Across the state, 32,315 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 2,436 from the previous report.
Jan. 6 update
Six more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,519.
The state reported 607 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 101,684.
The update includes a total of 25,579 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 144 more than the previous report, and 6,968 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 31.
The state has 6,387 active cases, 353 more than the day before. The state total includes 93,778 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 249 more than the previous report.
There are 264 people hospitalized, which is six fewer than a day ago. According to the report, there are 143 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 34 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,805 people, an increase of 41.
There have been 277,357 negative tests statewide, an increase of 1,071.
Across the state, 29,879 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 2,619 from the previous report.
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Jan. 5 update
The state reported 433 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 101,076.
The update includes a total of 25,435 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 102 more than the previous report, and 6,937 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 26.
The state has 6,034 active cases, three more than the day before. The state total includes 93,529 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 430 more than the previous report.
The statewide death toll remains unchanged at 1,513.
There are 270 people hospitalized, which is two more than a day ago. According to the report, there are 148 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 31 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,764 people, an increase of 33.
There have been 276,286 negative tests statewide, an increase of 573.
Across the state, 27,260 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 308 from the previous report.
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Jan. 4 update
The state reported 111 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 100,643.
The update includes a total of 25,333 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 18 more than the previous report, and 6,911 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of seven.
The state has 6,031 active cases, 43 more than the day before. The state total includes 93,099 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 68 more than the previous report.
The statewide death toll remains unchanged at 1,513.
There are 268 people hospitalized, which is six more than a day ago. According to the report, there are 145 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 31 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,742 people, an increase of 10.
There have been 275,713 negative tests statewide, an increase of 290.
Across the state, 26,952 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 82 from the previous report.
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Jan. 3 update
Twelve more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,513.
The state reported 703 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 100,532.
The update includes a total of 25,315 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 207 more than the last report, and 6,904 cases in Lincoln County, which is 81 more than previously reported.
The state has 5,988 active cases, 255 more than the last report. The state total includes 93,031 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 436 more than the previous report.
There are 262 people hospitalized, which is 20 fewer than two days ago. According to the report, there are 143 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 29 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,732 people, an increase of 30.
There have been 275,423 negative tests statewide, an increase of 1,306.
Across the state, 26,870 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 1,545 from the previous report.
Jan. 2 update
Note: Today’s report includes data from the previous two days.
Thirteen more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,501.
The state reported 664 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 99,829.
The update includes a total of 25,108 cases in Minnehaha County, which is 131 more than the last report, and 6,823 cases in Lincoln County, which is 43 more than previously reported.
The state has 5,733 active cases, 37 more than the last report. The state total includes 92,595 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 615 more than the previous report.
There are 282 people hospitalized, which is 15 fewer than two days ago. According to the report, there are 158 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 29 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 5,702 people, an increase of 30.
There have been 274,117 negative tests statewide, an increase of 641.
Across the state, 25,325 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 4,181 from the previous report.
For links to recent health guidelines and resources for businesses, see the 2020 roundup below.
