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May 28

Six more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,010.

The state reported 58 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 124,162.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,696 cases in Minnehaha County, eight more than the previous report, and 8,709 cases in Lincoln County, four more.

South Dakota has 391 active cases, 25 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 121,761 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 76.

There are 49 people hospitalized, the same as the previous report. 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, five are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 7,588 people, an increase of 11.

There have been 355,197 negative tests statewide, an increase of 375.

Across the state, 350,416 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 633 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 651,929, with 321,522 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 54 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 49 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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May 27

The state reported 34 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 124,105.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,688 cases in Minnehaha County, four more than the previous report, and 8,705 cases in Lincoln County, one more.

South Dakota has 416 active cases, five fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 121,685 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 39.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 2,004.

There are 49 people hospitalized, one more than the previous report. 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, five are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 7,577 people, an increase of five.

There have been 354,822 negative tests statewide, an increase of 414.

Across the state, 349,738 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 876 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 650,067, with 320,293 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 54 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 49 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 26

The state reported 49 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 124,071.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,684 cases in Minnehaha County, four more than the previous report, and 8,704 cases in Lincoln County, two more.

South Dakota has 421 active cases, 27 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 121,646 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 75.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 2,004.

There are 48 people hospitalized, seven more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 26 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, seven are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 7,572 people, an increase of seven.

There have been 354,408 negative tests statewide, an increase of 426.

Across the state, 348,862 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 910 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 648,511, with 319,498 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 54 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 49 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 25

The state reported 81 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 124,023.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,680 cases in Minnehaha County, 15 more than the previous report, and 8,702 cases in Lincoln County, four more.

South Dakota has 448 active cases, 74 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 121,571 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 155.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 2,004.

There are 41 people hospitalized, 15 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 23 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 7,565 people, an increase of 11.

There have been 353,982 negative tests statewide, an increase of 856.

Across the state, 347,952 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,800 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 647,044, with 318,820 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 54 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 49 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 24

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,004.

The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,766 as of May 20. That number is updated only weekly.

The state reported 31 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,942. It did not release a report Saturday or Sunday.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,665 cases in Minnehaha County, seven more than the previous report, and 8,698 cases in Lincoln County, two more.

South Dakota has 522 active cases, 46 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 121,416 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 74.

There are 56 people hospitalized, five fewer than the previous report. 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, nine are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 7,554 people, an increase of eight.

There have been 353,126 negative tests statewide, an increase of 440.

Across the state, 346,152 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,332 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 644,142, with 317,513 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 54 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 49 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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May 21

The state reported 34 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,911.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,658 cases in Minnehaha County, 10 more than the previous report, and 8,696 cases in Lincoln County, one more.

South Dakota has 568 active cases, 66 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 121,342 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 100.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died is unchanged at 2,001.

There are 61 people hospitalized, four more than the previous report. 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, nine are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 7,546 people, an increase of eight.

There have been 352,686 negative tests statewide, an increase of 384.

Across the state, 344,820 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,633 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 641,019, with 315,496 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 54 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 48 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 20

Eight more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,001.

The state reported 55 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,877.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,648 cases in Minnehaha County, five more than the previous report, and 8,695 cases in Lincoln County, unchanged from the previous day.

South Dakota has 634 active cases, 40 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 121,242 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 88.

There are 57 people hospitalized, four more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 33 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, nine are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 7,538 people, an increase of eight.

There have been 352,302 negative tests statewide, an increase of 454.

Across the state, 343,187 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 677 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 638,460, with 314,368 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 53 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 48 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages dropped earlier this week because the pool has been expanded to include those age 12-15. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 19

The state reported 40 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,822.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,643 cases in Minnehaha County, six more than the previous report, and 8,695 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of one.

South Dakota has 674 active cases, 38 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 121,154 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 76.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 1,994.

There are 53 people hospitalized, seven fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 33 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 7,530 people, an increase of seven.

There have been 351,848 negative tests statewide, an increase of 484.

Across the state, 342,510 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,693 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 637,039, with 313,526 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 53 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 48 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those numbers dropped since the previous report because the pool has been expanded to include those age 12-15. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 18

One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 1,994.

The state reported 99 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,784.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,637 cases in Minnehaha County, 28 more than the previous report, and 8,694 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of four.

South Dakota has 712 active cases, 116 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 121,078 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 213.

There are 60 people hospitalized, 11 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 38 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 7,523 people, an increase of 20.

There have been 351,364 negative tests statewide, an increase of 774.

Across the state, 340,817 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 2,138 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 634,453, with 312,492 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 57 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 51 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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May 17

Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,993.

The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,759 as of May 13. That number is updated only weekly.

The state reported 42 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,686. It did not release a report Saturday or Sunday.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,609 cases in Minnehaha County, seven more than the previous report, and 8,690 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of three.

South Dakota has 828 active cases, 62 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 120,865 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 102.

There are 71 people hospitalized, four more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 43 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 7,503 people, an increase of 11.

There have been 350,590 negative tests statewide, an increase of 525.

Across the state, 338,679 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,120 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 630,544, with 311,490 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 56 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 51 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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May 14

Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,991.

The state reported 47 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,644.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,602 cases in Minnehaha County, eight more than the previous report, and 8,687 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of three.

South Dakota has 890 active cases, 46 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 120,763 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 89.

There are 67 people hospitalized, one fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 37 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 7,492 people, an increase of seven.

There have been 350,065 negative tests statewide, an increase of 426.

Across the state, 337,559 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,001 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 627,536, with 308,419 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 56 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 51 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 13

One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 1,989.

The state reported 83 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,599.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,594 cases in Minnehaha County, 15 more than the previous report, and 8,684 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of eight.

South Dakota has 936 active cases, 68 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 120,674 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 148.

There are 68 people hospitalized, two more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 36 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 7,485 people, an increase of nine.

There have been 349,639 negative tests statewide, an increase of 652.

Across the state, 336,558 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 548 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 624,229, with 305,886 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 56 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 50 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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May 12

Seven more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,988.

The state reported 86 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,518.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,579 cases in Minnehaha County, 18 more than the previous report, and 8,676 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of five.

South Dakota has 1,004 active cases, six fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 120,526 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 172.

There are 66 people hospitalized, the same as the previous report. According to the report, there are 37 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 7,476 people, an increase of nine.

There have been 348,987 negative tests statewide, an increase of 607.

Across the state, 336,010 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 709 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 622,350, with 304,435 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 56 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 50 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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May 11

The state reported 126 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,435.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,561 cases in Minnehaha County, 26 more than the previous report, and 8,671 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 13.

South Dakota has 1,110 active cases, 111 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 120,354 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 236.

The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 1,981.

There are 66 people hospitalized, 15 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 37 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 7,467 people, an increase of 16.

There have been 348,380 negative tests statewide, an increase of 854.

Across the state, 335,301 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,108 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 620,302, with 302,997 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 56 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 50 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 10

One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 1,981.

The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,754 as of May 6. That number is updated only weekly.

The state reported 79 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,310. It did not release a report Saturday or Sunday.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,535 cases in Minnehaha County, 20 more than the previous report, and 8,658 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of six.

South Dakota has 1,211 active cases, 40 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 120,118 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 116.

There are 81 people hospitalized, four more than the previous report. 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 7,451 people, an increase of 16.

There have been 347,526 negative tests statewide, an increase of 470.

Across the state, 334,193 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 746 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 615,951, with 299,535 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 55 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 49 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 7

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,980.

The state reported 78 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,233.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,515 cases in Minnehaha County, 25 more than the previous report, and 8,652 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of three.

South Dakota has 1,251 active cases, 58 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 120,002 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 131.

There are 77 people hospitalized, 13 fewer than the previous report. 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 7,435 people, an increase of six.

There have been 347,056 negative tests statewide, an increase of 532.

Across the state, 333,447 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 865 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 612,495, with 296,671 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 55 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 49 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 6

One more South Dakotans with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 1,977.

The state reported 84 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,157.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,490 cases in Minnehaha County, 23 more than the previous report, and 8,649 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of eight.

South Dakota has 1,309 active cases, 76 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 119,871 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 159.

There are 90 people hospitalized, 12 fewer than the previous report. 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, 12 are in intensive care.

The total number that are or have been hospitalized is 7,429 people, an increase of 12.

There have been 346,524 negative tests statewide, an increase of 599.

Across the state, 332,582 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 719 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 608,540, with 293,433 people being fully vaccinated.

So far, 55 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 48 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

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May 5

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,976.

The state reported 99 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 123,073.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,467 cases in Minnehaha County, 20 more than the previous report, and 8,641 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of five.

South Dakota has 1,385 active cases, 60 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 119,712 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 156.

There are 102 people hospitalized, one fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 58 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 7,417 people, an increase of 14.

There have been 345,925 negative tests statewide, an increase of 578.

Across the state, 331,863 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 825 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 604,903, with 290,404 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 55 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 48 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 4

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,973.

The state reported 229 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 122,974.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,447 cases in Minnehaha County, 86 more than the previous report, and 8,636 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of nine.

South Dakota has 1,445 active cases, 67 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 119,556 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 293.

There are 103 people hospitalized, two fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 57 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 7,403 people, an increase of 27.

There have been 345,347 negative tests statewide, an increase of 1,139.

Across the state, 331,038 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,547 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 602,026, with 288,249 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 55 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 47 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

May 3

Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,970.

The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,744 as of April 29. That number is updated only weekly.

The state reported 86 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 122,745. It did not release a report Saturday or Sunday.

Today’s update includes a total of 31,361 cases in Minnehaha County, 18 more than the previous report, and 8,627 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of six.

South Dakota has 1,512 active cases, 112 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 119,263 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 194.

There are 105 people hospitalized, seven fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 63 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 7,376 people, an increase of six.

There have been 344,208 negative tests statewide, an increase of 495.

Across the state, 329,491 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,377 from the previous report. The number of doses administered has reached 596,860, with 284,164 people being fully vaccinated. So far, 55 percent of South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 47 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages include state and federal allocations of vaccine.

Find COVID-19 case numbers, other updates for April here