Healthcare

South Dakota reports another record number of people with COVID-19. The state Department of Health says 34,086 people are currently infected.

Sanford Health and Avera Health urge the public to take preventative steps against the omicron variant of COVID-19. To combat the current surge in the coronavirus pandemic, officials recommend vaccination, masks, and utilizing at-home test kits.

South Dakota reports another record number of people with COVID-19. The state Department of Health says 34,086 people are currently infected.

A lawsuit says South Dakota's new four-appointment, three-week process for pill-based abortions is risky and disproportionately harms low-income and rural patients.

'One of my favorite parables describes the difference between heaven and hell. In both places, hungry people sit at tables laden with delicious food. In hell, people suffer and starve because they cannot eat with the long utensils provided. In heaven, people are happy and thrive because they use the utensils to feed each other.'

The 1 million rapid COVID-19 tests the state of South Dakota ordered are delayed.

Note: Today’s 'SDDOH COVID-19 Dashboard update' reflects case numbers from Friday (1/14) 1pm - Tuesday (1/18) 1pm.

A South Dakota legislative committee has approved several bills that would update facilities and provide equipment for nursing education programs across the state.

Note: The data presented is from the previous day — Tuesday updates include data from over the weekend (Saturday 1 pm CT - Monday 1 pm CT)

Schools across the state are grappling with staffing shortages and student absences. Many have rescheduled sporting events and some are bringing back mask mandates.