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Sept. 30

Nine more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,142.

The state reported 474 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 145,018.

The report includes a total of 35,675 cases in Minnehaha County, 91 more than the previous report, and 9,789 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 21.

South Dakota has 7,388 active cases, 73 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 135,488 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 536.

There are 214 people hospitalized, nine more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 82 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 27 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,411 people, an increase of 33.

Across the state, 421,636 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 515. Of those, 390,039 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 64 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 59 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 29

South Dakota reported 552 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 144,546.

The report includes a total of 35,584 cases in Minnehaha County, 106 more than the previous report, and 9,768 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 37.

The number of South Dakotas with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 2,133.

South Dakota has 7,461 active cases, 139 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 134,952 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 690.

There are 205 people hospitalized, five more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 75 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 statewide is 7,378 people, an increase of 19.

Across the state, 421,121 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 472. Of those, 389,541 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 64 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 59 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 28

Four more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,133.

The state reported 812 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 143,995. Tuesday’s report includes totals since 1 p.m. Friday.

The report includes a total of 35,478 cases in Minnehaha County, 186 more than the previous report, and 9,731 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 60.

South Dakota has 7,600 active cases, 12 more than the previous report. The state total includes 134,262 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 796.

There are 200 people hospitalized, 16 more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 79 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 statewide is 7,359 people, an increase of 45.

Across the state, 420,649 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,388. Of those, 389,189 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 64 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 59 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 27

Four more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,129.

The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,869 as of Sept. 23. That number is updated only weekly.

The state reported 383 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 143,183. Monday’s report includes totals through 1 p.m. Friday. Weekend cases are included in the Tuesday report.

The report includes a total of 35,292 cases in Minnehaha County, 90 more than the previous report, and 9,671 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 35.

South Dakota has 7,588 active cases, 116 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 133,466 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 495.

There are 184 people hospitalized, six fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 75 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 statewide is 7,314 people, an increase of 24.

Across the state, 419,261 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 651. Of those, 387,849 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 64 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 58 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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Sept. 24

Ten more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,125.

The state reported 470 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 142,800.

The report includes a total of 35,202 cases in Minnehaha County, 115 more than yesterday’s report, and 9,636 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 30.

South Dakota has 7,704 active cases, 48 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 132,971 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 481.

There are 190 people hospitalized, 13 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 66 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 statewide is 7,290 people, an increase of 27.

Across the state, 418,610 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 560. Of those, 387,095 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 64 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 58 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 23

Six more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,115.

The state reported 587 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 142,330.

The report includes a total of 35,087 cases in Minnehaha County, 132 more than yesterday’s report, and 9,606 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 30.

South Dakota has 7,752 active cases, 38 more than the previous report. The state total includes 132,490 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 568.

There are 203 people hospitalized, 23 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 68 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 statewide is 7,263 people, an increase of 19.

Across the state, 418,050 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 548. Of those, 386,421 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 64 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 58 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 22

One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 2,109.

The state reported 605 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 141,745.

The report includes a total of 34,955 cases in Minnehaha County, 115 more than yesterday’s report, and 9,576 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 27.

South Dakota has 7,714 active cases, 78 more than the previous report. The state total includes 131,922 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 525.

There are 226 people hospitalized, 10 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 73 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 30 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,244 people, an increase of 31.

Across the state, 417,502 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation. Of those, 385,758 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 64 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 58 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 21

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died has reached 2,108.

The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,844 as of Sept. 19. That number is updated only weekly.

The state reported 739 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 141,141. The report includes cases from the weekend and through 1 p.m. Monday.

The report includes a total of 34,840 cases in Minnehaha County, and 9,549 cases in Lincoln County.

South Dakota has 7,636 active cases. The state total includes 131,397 people who are reported as having recovered.

There are 236 people hospitalized. According to the report, there are 81 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 27 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,213 people.

Across the state, 417,127 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation. Of those, 385,252 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 64 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 58 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 17

Four more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,100.

The state reported 544 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 139,957.

The report includes a total of 34,592 cases in Minnehaha County, 113 more than Thursday’s report, and 9,474 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 25.

South Dakota has 7,794 active cases, 268 more than the previous report. The state total includes 130,062 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 272.

There are 214 people hospitalized, the same as than the previous report. According to the report, there are 74 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 30 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,153 people, an increase of 25.

Across the state, 415,370 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 862 from the previous report. Of those, 383,107 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 63 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 16

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,096.

The state reported 553 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 139,413.

The report includes a total of 34,479 cases in Minnehaha County, 99 more than Wednesday’s report, and 9,449 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 10.

South Dakota has 7,526 active cases, 162 more than the previous report. The state total includes 129,790 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 387.

There are 214 people hospitalized, 10 more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 71 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 27 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,128 people, an increase of 28.

Across the state, 414,508 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 603 from the previous report. Of those, 382,034 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 63 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 15

One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 2,093.

The state reported 568 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 138,860.

The report includes a total of 34,380 cases in Minnehaha County, 98 more than Friday’s report, and 9,439 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 16.

South Dakota has 7,364 active cases, 101 more than the previous report. The state total includes 129,403 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 466.

There are 204 people hospitalized, 11 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 70 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 statewide is 7,100 people, an increase of 10.

Across the state, 413,905 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 44 from the previous report. Of those, 381,438 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 63 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 14

Four more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,092.

The state reported 992 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 138,292. The report includes cases from the weekend and through 1 p.m. Monday.

The report includes a total of 34,282 cases in Minnehaha County, 201 more than Friday’s report, and 9,423 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 51.

South Dakota has 7,263 active cases, 37 more than the previous report. The state total includes 128,937 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 951.

There are 215 people hospitalized, 18 more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 72 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 statewide is 7,090 people, an increase of 58.

Across the state, 413,861 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,863 from the previous report. Of those, 380,597 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 63 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 13

Four more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,088.

The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,815 as of Sept. 9. That number is updated only weekly.

The state reported 528 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 137,300.

The report includes a total of 34,081 cases in Minnehaha County, 106 more than Friday’s report, and 9,372 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 32.

South Dakota has 7,226 active cases, 194 more than the previous report. The state total includes 127,986 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 330.

There are 197 people hospitalized, six fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 73 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 statewide is 7,032 people, an increase of 12.

Across the state, 411,998 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,058 from the previous report. Of those, 379,390 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 63 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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Sept. 10

Five more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,084.

The state reported 615 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 136,772.

The report includes a total of 33,975 cases in Minnehaha County, 104 more than the previous report, and 9,340 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 24.

South Dakota has 7,032 active cases, 282 more than the previous report. The state total includes 127,656 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 328.

There are 203 people hospitalized, four fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 69 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 statewide is 7,020 people, an increase of 22.

Across the state, 410,940 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 564 from the previous report. Of those, 378,632 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 63 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 9

Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,079.

The state reported 620 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 136,157.

The report includes a total of 33,871 cases in Minnehaha County, 100 more than the previous report, and 9,316 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 35.

South Dakota has 6,750 active cases, 243 more than the previous report. The state total includes 127,328 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 374.

There are 207 people hospitalized, three fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 78 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 statewide is 6,998 people, an increase of 22.

Across the state, 410,376 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 588 from the previous report. Of those, 378,111 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 63 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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Sept. 8

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,077.

Because of the holiday weekend, today’s update reflects cases that have been reported from 1 p.m. Friday through 1 p.m. Tuesday. The state reported 1,230 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 135,538.

The report includes a total of 33,771 cases in Minnehaha County, 205 more than the previous report, and 9,281 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 58.

South Dakota has 6,507 active cases, 325 more than the previous report. The state total includes 126,954 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 902.

There are 210 people hospitalized, three fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 80 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 statewide is 6,976 people, an increase of 52.

Across the state, 409,788 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,879 from the previous report. Of those, 377,477 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 63 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 7

Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,074.

Because of the holiday, today’s update reflects totals only through 1 p.m. Friday. The state reported 453 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 134,308.

The report includes a total of 33,566 cases in Minnehaha County, 80 more than the previous report, and 9,223 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 25.

South Dakota has 6,182 active cases, 212 more than the previous report. The state total includes 126,052 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 239.

There are 213 people hospitalized, 17 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 79 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 27 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,924 people, an increase of 22.

Across the state, 407,909 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,003 from the previous report. Of those, 375,846 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 62 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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Sept. 3

One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 2,072.

The state reported 485 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 133,855.

Today’s update includes a total of 33,486 cases in Minnehaha County, 75 more than the previous report, and 9,198 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 23.

South Dakota has 5,970 active cases, 282 more than the previous report. The state total includes 125,813 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 200.

There are 230 people hospitalized, 12 more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 86 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 6,902 people, an increase of 32.

Across the state, 406,906 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,023 from the previous report. Of those, 375,181 are fully vaccinated.

So far, 62 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 2

Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,071.

The state reported 536 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 133,372.

Today’s update includes a total of 33,411 cases in Minnehaha County, 77 more than the previous report, and 9,175 cases in Lincoln County, 24 more.

South Dakota has 5,688 active cases, 318 more than the previous report. The state total includes 125,613 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 215.

There are 218 people hospitalized, 11 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 84 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 28 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 6,870 people, an increase of 35.

Across the state, 405,883 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 895 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 753,839, with 374,403 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 62 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Sept. 1

South Dakota reported 579 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 132,837.

Today’s update includes a total of 33,334 cases in Minnehaha County, 64 more than the previous report, and 9,151 cases in Lincoln County, 25 more.

South Dakota has 5,370 active cases, 335 more than the previous report. The state total includes 125,398 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 243.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains at 2,069.

There are 229 people hospitalized, 13 more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 79 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 6,835 people, an increase of 16.

Across the state, 404,988 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation. The number of doses administered has reached 752,320, with 373,704 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 62 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 56 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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