South Dakota – Loculy

Analysis: COVID-19 in South Dakota schools improving this year when last year, they weren't

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021Posted in South Dakota by OMBRU Editor

After starting off this year with more covid cases in K-12 schools than last, schools are better off now than last year.

New COVID-19 deaths bring statewide total to 2,218

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021Posted in South Dakota by OMBRU Editor

Active infections fall as Pennington County leads the state in new infections

Rising food prices taking bigger bite out of South Dakotans' budgets

Rising food prices have added another financial burden on South Dakota families already facing increased costs for essential goods and services during the pandemic and amid a recent spike in inflation.

South Dakota ready to inoculate state's young people

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021Posted in North Dakota, South Dakota by OMBRU Editor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Health officials in South Dakota say they’re prepared to handle the vaccination of the state’s young people as federal regulators weigh the safety and effectiveness of giving COVID-19 shots to children ages 5 to 11.

Doctor offers optimism — and caution — as COVID numbers improve

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021Posted in North Dakota, South Dakota by OMBRU Editor

As COVID-19 numbers tick down in the region, Dr. Shankar Kurra acknowledged encouraging signs surrounding the pandemic. He also offered a caution.