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March 31

The state has reported 264 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 117,759.

The update includes a total of 29,738 cases in Minnehaha County, 83 more than the previous report, and 8,228 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 26.

The state has 2,522 active cases, 86 more than the day before. The state total includes 113,302 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 178 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 1,935.

There are 104 people hospitalized, nine more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 65 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 14 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 7,005 people, an increase of 20.

There have been 326,817 negative tests statewide, an increase of 715.

Across the state, 252,751 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 3,709 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 410,502, with 165,940 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 43 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 28 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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March 30

Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,935.

The state has reported 165 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 117,495.

The update includes a total of 29,655 cases in Minnehaha County, 73 more than the previous report, and 8,202 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of six.

The state has 2,436 active cases, 43 more than the day before. The state total includes 113,124 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 114 more than the previous report.

There are 95 people hospitalized, four more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 61 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 13 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,985 people, an increase of 14.

There have been 326,102 negative tests statewide, an increase of 348.

Across the state, 249,042 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 979 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 404,081, with 163,163 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 42 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 28 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 29

The state has reported 92 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 117,336.

The update includes a total of 29,582 cases in Minnehaha County, 38 more than the previous report, and 8,196 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 10.

The state has 2,393 active cases, 19 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 113,010 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 111 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 1,933. Through March 22, the number of deaths considered to have been caused by the coronavirus remains at 1,713. The state updates the “caused by” number every Monday.

There are 91 people hospitalized, 11 more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 55 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 14 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,971 people, an increase of seven.

There have been 325,754 negative tests statewide, an increase of 240.

Across the state, 248,063 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,486 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 402,066, with 162,028 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 42 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 28 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 28

The state has reported 163 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 117,244.

The update includes a total of 29,544 cases in Minnehaha County, 53 more than the previous report, and 8,186 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 21.

The state has 2,412 active cases, 31 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 112,899 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 194 more than the previous report.

The statewide death toll remains at 1,933.

There are 80 people hospitalized, three more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 46 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 11 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,964 people, an increase of 13.

There have been 325,514 negative tests statewide, an increase of 414.

Across the state, 246,577 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 4,283 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 398,808, with 160,180 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 42 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 27 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 27

Five more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,933.

The state has reported 248 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 117,081.

The update includes a total of 29,491 cases in Minnehaha County, 93 more than the previous report, and 8,165 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 19.

The state has 2,443 active cases, 37 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 112,705 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 280 more than the previous report.

There are 77 people hospitalized, three more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 54 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 11 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,951 people, an increase of 24.

There have been 325,100 negative tests statewide, an increase of 756.

Across the state, 242,294 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 6,037 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 392,186, with 157,124 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 41 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and nearly 27 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 26

One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 1,928.

The state has reported 213 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 116,833.

The update includes a total of 29,398 cases in Minnehaha County, 81 more than the previous report, and 8,146 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 16.

The state has 2,480 active cases, 52 more than the day before. The state total includes 112,425 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 156 more than the previous report.

There are 74 people hospitalized, the same as the previous day. According to the report, there are 52 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 11 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,927 people, an increase of 10.

There have been 324,344 negative tests statewide, an increase of 646.

Across the state, 236,257 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 7,598 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 380,098, with 150,666 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 40 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 26 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Additional COVID-19 variants detected in South Dakota

Two additional variants of the COVID-19 virus have been detected in South Dakota.

One case of the so-called South African variant has been detected in Brookings County, and five cases of the California variant have been detected in Roberts County, the state Department of Health announced Thursday.

Two weeks ago, the U.K. variant of the virus was initially detected in the state. That case number has reached 14 and includes Minnehaha, Brookings, Pennington and Lyman counties.

“The appearance of new variants is something we have been tracking and preparing for,” said Dr. Joshua Clayton, state epidemiologist. “Continuing mitigation practices, like washing hands, social distancing and staying home when you are sick, help slow transmission rates. Getting tested as soon as COVID-19 symptoms are detected is key.”

Available COVID-19 vaccines have shown some reduced effectiveness against these variants but are safe and offer good protection, the Health Department said.

South Dakotans can get more information on local opportunities to be vaccinated by clicking here. They can request a free at-home COVID-19 test kits by clicking here. 

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March 25

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,927.

The state has reported 263 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 116,624.

The update includes a total of 29,317 cases in Minnehaha County, 93 more than the previous report, and 8,130 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 20.

The state has 2,428 active cases, 78 more than the day before. The state total includes 112,269 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 173 more than the previous report.

There are 74 people hospitalized, two more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 50 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 12 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,917 people, an increase of 24.

There have been 323,698 negative tests statewide, an increase of 707.

Across the state, 228,659 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 4,975 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 366,972, with 144,149 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 39 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 25 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 24

One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 1,924.

The state has reported 276 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 116,370.

The update includes a total of 29,224 cases in Minnehaha County, 109 more than the previous report, and 8,110 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 19.

The state has 2,350 active cases, 110 more than the day before. The state total includes 112,096 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 159 more than the previous report.

There are 72 people hospitalized, two more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 48 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 14 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,893 people, an increase of 12.

There have been 322,991 negative tests statewide, an increase of 682.

Across the state, 223,684 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 4,284 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 357,723, with 139,269 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 38 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 24 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 23

The state has reported 128 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 116,100.

The update includes a total of 29,115 cases in Minnehaha County, 48 more than the previous report, and 8,091 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 18.

The state has 2,240 active cases, four fewer than the day before. The state total includes 111,937 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 132 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 1,923. Of that number, 1,713 deaths are considered to have been caused by the coronavirus. The state updates the “caused by” number every Tuesday.

There are 70 people hospitalized, eight more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 46 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 14 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,881 people, an increase of 12.

There have been 322,309 negative tests statewide, an increase of 371.

Across the state, 219,400 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 698 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 351,033, with 136,508 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 37 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 23 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 22

The state has reported 105 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 115,972.

The update includes a total of 29,067 cases in Minnehaha County, 41 more than the previous report, and 8,073 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 22.

The state has 2,244 active cases, 11 more than the day before. The state total includes 111,805 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 94 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 1,923.

There are 62 people hospitalized, three more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 40 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 12 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,869 people, an increase of five.

There have been 321,938 negative tests statewide, an increase of 238.

Across the state, 218,702 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,424 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 350,149, with 136,315 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 37 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 23 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 21

One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the total to 1,923.

The state has reported 144 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 115,867.

The update includes a total of 29,026 cases in Minnehaha County, 43 more than the previous report, and 8,051 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 11.

The state has 2,233 active cases, which is the same as the day before. The state total includes 111,711 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 143 more than the previous report.

There are 59 people hospitalized, 10 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 39 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 11 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,864 people, an increase of 10.

There have been 321,700 negative tests statewide, an increase of 482.

Across the state, 217,278 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 2,994 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 347,275 with 134,664 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 37 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 23 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 20

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the total to 1,922.

The state has reported 205 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 115,723.

The update includes a total of 28,983 cases in Minnehaha County, 63 more than the previous report, and 8,040 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 25.

The state has 2,233 active cases, which is seven fewer than the day before. The state total includes 111,568 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 299 more than the previous report.

There are 69 people hospitalized, one more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 47 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 13 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,854 people, an increase of 18.

There have been 321,218 negative tests statewide, an increase of 568.

Across the state, 214,284 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 4,252 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 342,363 with 132,663 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 37 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and nearly 23 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 19

The state has reported 316 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 115,518.

The update includes a total of 28,920 cases in Minnehaha County, 85 more than the previous report, and 8,015 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 21

The state has 2,240 active cases, which is 76 more than the day before. The state total includes 111,359 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 239 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died is unchanged at 1,919.

There are 68 people hospitalized, three more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 46 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 13 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,836 people, an increase of six.

There have been 320,650 negative tests statewide, an increase of 500.

Across the state, 210,032 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 5,239 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 333,676, with 127,912 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 36 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 22 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 18

Four more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,919.

The state has reported 237 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 115,203.

The update includes a total of 28,835 cases in Minnehaha County, 78 more than the previous report, and 7,994 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 22.

The state has 2,164 active cases, which is 57 more than the day before. The state total includes 111,120 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 176 more than the previous report.

There are 65 people hospitalized, three fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 47 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 12 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,830 people, an increase of 10.

There have been 320,150 negative tests statewide, an increase of 1,025.

Across the state, 204,793 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 2,980 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 321,447, with 120,681 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 35 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 21 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 17

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the statewide death toll to 1,915.

The state has reported 176 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 114,966.

The update includes a total of 28,757 cases in Minnehaha County, 40 more than the previous report, and 7,972 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 15.

The state has 2,107 active cases, which is 37 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 110,944 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 209 more than the previous report.

There are 68 people hospitalized, one fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 45 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 10 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,820 people, an increase of 11.

There have been 319,125 negative tests statewide, an increase of 501.

Across the state, 201,813 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 3,379 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 315,171, with 117,062 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 35 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 21 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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March 16

The state has reported 142 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 114,791.

The update includes a total of 28,717 cases in Minnehaha County, 55 more than the previous report, and 7,957 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 13.

The state has 2,144 active cases, which is 38 more than the day before. The state total includes 110,735 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 104 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 1,912. Of that number, 1,702 deaths are considered to have been caused by the coronavirus. The state updates the “caused by” number every Tuesday.

There are 69 people hospitalized, five more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 41 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 11 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,809 people, an increase of 13.

There have been 318,624 negative tests statewide, an increase of 201.

Across the state, 198,434 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 783 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 308,091, with 115,010 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 34 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 20 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 15

The state has reported 26 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 114,649.

The update includes a total of 28,662 cases in Minnehaha County, 13 more than the previous report, and 7,944 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of three.

The state has 2,106 active cases, which is 51 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 110,631 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 77 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 1,912.

There are 64 people hospitalized, the same as the previous day. According to the report, there are 41 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 13 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,796 people, an increase of four.

There have been 318,423 negative tests statewide, an increase of 318.

Across the state, 197,651 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,368 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 307,059, with 112,744 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 34 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 20 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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March 14

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the state’s death toll to 1,912.

The state reported 130 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 114,623.

The update includes a total of 28,649 cases in Minnehaha County, 36 more than the previous report, and 7,941 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of four.

The state has 2,157 active cases, which is eight more than the day before. The state total includes 110,554 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 119 more than the previous report.

There are 64 people hospitalized, the same as the previous day. According to the report, there are 41 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 10 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,792 people, an increase of 13.

There have been 318,105 negative tests statewide, an increase of 500.

Across the state, 196,283 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 7,172 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 304,475, with 111,303 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 34 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 19 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 13

Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the state’s death toll to 1,909.

The state reported 146 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 114,493.

The update includes a total of 28,613 cases in Minnehaha County, 32 more than the previous report, and 7,937 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 11.

The state has 2,149 active cases, which is 14 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 110,435 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 158 more than the previous report.

There are 64 people hospitalized, two more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 42 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 11 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,779 people, an increase of 13.

There have been 317,605 negative tests statewide, an increase of 610.

Across the state, 189,111 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 7,581 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 294,590, with 107,599 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 33 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 18.6 percent of the population has completed the series of vaccinations. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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March 12

Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the state’s death toll to 1,907.

The state reported 184 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 114,347.

The update includes a total of 28,581 cases in Minnehaha County, 60 more than the previous report, and 7,926 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 21.

The state has 2,163 active cases, which is 32 more than the day before. The state total includes 110,277 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 150 more than the previous report.

There are 62 people hospitalized, five fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 39 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 11 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,766 people, an increase of 10.

There have been 316,995 negative tests statewide, an increase of 509.

Across the state, 181,530 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 8,437 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 283,216, meaning 101,686 people have received both doses. So far, 31 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 18 percent of the population has received both doses. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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March 11

The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed that the B.1.1.7 variant, known as the U.K. variant, of COVID-19 has been detected in the state. The findings were verified by an out-of-state commercial laboratory, the state said in a statement, and so far there have been two identified cases of the variant. Neither patient was hospitalized, and both have since recovered.

“This variant is something our department and partners have been closely monitoring,” Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon said. “I continue to encourage South Dakotans to practice good hygiene, get tested if they produce COVID-like symptoms and get vaccinated as soon as your turn becomes available.”

Current COVID-19 vaccines have proven safe and effective against this variant, the state said.

Today’s case update showed one more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the state’s death toll to 1,905.

The state reported 203 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 114,163.

The update includes a total of 28,521 cases in Minnehaha County, 72 more than the previous report, and 7,905 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 11.

The state has 2,131 active cases, which is 17 more than the day before. The state total includes 110,127 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 183 more than the previous report.

There are 67 people hospitalized, six fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 39 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 10 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,756 people, an increase of 20.

There have been 316,486 negative tests statewide, an increase of 609.

Across the state, 173,093 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 4,497 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 276,107, meaning 98,014 people have received both doses. So far, 31 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 17 percent of the population has received both doses. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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March 10

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the state’s death toll to 1,904.

The state reported 210 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 113,962.

The update includes a total of 28,449 cases in Minnehaha County, 68 more than the previous report, and 7,894 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 25.

The state has 2,114 active cases, which is 17 more than the day before. The state total includes 109,944 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 189 more than the previous report.

There are 73 people hospitalized, two more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 41 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, eight are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,736 people, an increase of 11.

There have been 315,877 negative tests statewide, an increase of 757.

Across the state, 173,596 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 3,388 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 267,743, meaning 94,147 people have received both doses. So far, 30 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 16 percent of the population has received both doses. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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March 9 update

The state reported 157 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 113,753.

The update includes a total of 28,381 cases in Minnehaha County, 49 more than the previous report, and 7,869 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 13.

The state has 2,097 active cases, which is 30 more than the day before. The state total includes 109,755 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 127 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died is unchanged at 1,901. Of that number, 1,690 deaths are considered to have been caused by the coronavirus. The state updates the “caused by” number every Tuesday.

There are 71 people hospitalized, four more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 30 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, eight are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,725 people, an increase of 17.

There have been 315,120 negative tests statewide, an increase of 419.

Across the state, 170,208 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 331 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 262,250, meaning 92,042 people have received both doses. So far, 30 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 16 percent of the population has received both doses. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine. 

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March 8 update

One more South Dakotan has died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 1,901.

The state reported 11 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 113,596.

The update includes a total of 28,332 cases in Minnehaha County, one fewer than the previous report, and 7,856 cases in Lincoln County, which is unchanged.

The state has 2,067 active cases, which is 91 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 109,628 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 97 more than the previous report.

There are 67 people hospitalized, five fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 29 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, six are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,708 people, an increase of three.

There have been 314,701 negative tests statewide, an increase of 161.

Across the state, 169,877 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,145 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 261,885, meaning 92,008 people have received both doses.

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March 7 update

Two more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 1,900.

The state reported 211 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 113,589.

The update includes a total of 28,333 cases in Minnehaha County, an increase of 59 from the previous report, and 7,856 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 19.

The state has 2,158 active cases, which is 49 more than the day before. The state total includes 109,531 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 160 more than the previous report.

There are 72 people hospitalized, two fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 35 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, five are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,705 people, an increase of 13.

There have been 314,540 negative tests statewide, an increase of 524.

Across the state, 168,737 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 3,312 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 260,321, meaning 91,583 people have received both doses. So far, 32 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 21 percent of the population has received both doses. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine. 

March 6 update

Two more South Dakotans have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 1,898.

The state reported 149 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 113,378.

The update includes a total of 28,274 cases in Minnehaha County, an increase of 47 from the previous report, and 7,837 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 20.

The state has 2,109 active cases, which is 13 more than the day before. The state total includes 109,371 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 134 more than the previous report.

There are 74 people hospitalized, the same as the previous day. According to the report, there are 35 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, six are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,692 people, an increase of 11.

There have been 314,016 negative tests statewide, an increase of 756.

Across the state, 165,425 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 7,290 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 255,025, meaning 89,600 people have received both doses. So far, 31 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 20 percent of the population has received both doses. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 5 update

The state reported 165 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 113,229.

The update includes a total of 28,227 cases in Minnehaha County, an increase of 52 from the previous report, and 7,817 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 10.

The state has 2,096 active cases, which is 40 more than the day before. The state total includes 109,237 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 124 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died is unchanged at 1,896.

There are 74 people hospitalized, 13 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 34 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 10 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,681 people, an increase of 17.

There have been 313,260 negative tests statewide, an increase of 839.

Across the state, 158,135 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 3,801 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 244,697, meaning 86,562 people have received both doses. So far, 30 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 20 percent of the population has received both doses. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

March 4 update

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,896.

The state reported 232 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 113,065.

The update includes a total of 28,175 cases in Minnehaha County, an increase of 44 from the previous report, and 7,807 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 23.

The state has 2,056 active cases, which is 63 more than the day before. The state total includes 109,113 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 166 more than the previous report.

There are 87 people hospitalized, 10 fewer than the previous day. According to the report, there are 46 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 11 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,664 people, an increase of 10.

There have been 312,421 negative tests statewide, an increase of 909.

Across the state, 154,334 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 4,258 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 237,370, meaning 83,036 people have received both doses. So far, 29 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 19 percent of the population has received both doses. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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March 3 update

Five more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,893.

The state reported 181 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 112,833.

The update includes a total of 28,131 cases in Minnehaha County, an increase of 53 from the previous report, and 7,784 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 16.

The state has 1,993 active cases, which is 18 more than the day before. The state total includes 108,947 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 158 more than the previous report.

There are 97 people hospitalized, five more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 55 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 10 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,654 people, an increase of 14.

There have been 311,512 negative tests statewide, an increase of 701.

Across the state, 150,076 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 3,218 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 229,762, meaning 79,686 people have received both doses. So far, 26 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 14 percent of the population has received both doses.

March 2 update

The state reported 182 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 112,652.

The update includes a total of 28,079 cases in Minnehaha County, an increase of 61 from the previous report, and 7,768 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 14.

The state has 1,975 active cases, which is 57 more than the day before. The state total includes 108,789 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 125 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died is unchanged at 1,888. Of that number, 1,680 deaths are considered to have been caused by the coronavirus. The state updates the “caused by” number every Tuesday.

There are 92 people hospitalized, unchanged from the previous day. According to the report, there are 49 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, eight are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,640 people, an increase of eight.

There have been 310,811 negative tests statewide, an increase of 464.

Across the state, 146,858 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 594 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 224,643, meaning 77,785 people have received both doses. So far, 26 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 14 percent of the population has received both doses.

March 1 update

The state reported 43 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total of all cases to 112,470.

The update includes a total of 28,018 cases in Minnehaha County, an increase of seven from the previous report, and 7,754 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of three.

The state has 1,918 active cases, which is 15 fewer than the day before. The state total includes 108,664 people who are reported as having recovered, which is 58 more than the previous report.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died is unchanged at 1,888.

There are 92 people hospitalized, three more than the previous day. According to the report, there are 49 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, eight are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,632 people, an increase of six.

There have been 310,347 negative tests statewide, an increase of 225.

Across the state, 146,264 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, an increase of 1,679 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 223,798, meaning 77,534 people have received both doses. So far, 26 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 13 percent of the population has received both doses.

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