Find COVID-19 case numbers, other updates for October here
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Oct. 29
One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 2,235.
The state reported 396 new cases today, bringing the total to 154,482.
The report includes a total of 37,519 cases in Minnehaha County, 75 more than the previous report, and 10,267 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 18.
South Dakota has 5,421 active cases, 28 more than the previous report. The state total includes 146,826 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 367.
There are 187 people hospitalized, 17 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 95 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 7,839 people, an increase of 25.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 363,766 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but continues to reflect revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 52,653, an increase of 4,147.
So far, 67 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.
Oct. 28
Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,234.
The state reported 313 new cases today, bringing the total to 154,086.
The report includes a total of 37,444 cases in Minnehaha County, 48 more than the previous report, and 10,249 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 21.
South Dakota has 5,393 active cases, 71 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 146,459 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 380.
There are 204 people hospitalized, five more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 101 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 7,814 people, an increase of 13.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 367,358 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but continues to reflect revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 48,506.
So far, 67 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.
Oct. 27
Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,231.
The state reported 453 new cases today, bringing the total to 153,774.
The report includes a total of 37,396 cases in Minnehaha County, 75 more than the previous report, and 10,228 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 19.
South Dakota has 5,464 active cases, 72 more than the previous report. The state total includes 146,079 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 378.
There are 199 people hospitalized, six more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 97 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 7,801 people, an increase of 16.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 369,100 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but continues to reflect revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 46,290.
So far, 67 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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Oct. 26
Eight more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,228.
The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,954 as of Sunday. That number is updated only weekly.
The state reported 718 new cases today, bringing the total to 153,321. Tuesday’s report includes totals since 1 p.m. Friday.
The report includes a total of 37,321 cases in Minnehaha County, 137 more than the previous report, and 10,209 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 29.
South Dakota has 5,392 active cases, 233 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 145,701 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 943.
There are 193 people hospitalized, 14 more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 102 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 7,785 people, an increase of 28.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 371,010 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but reflects revised data.
So far, 67 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.
Oct. 25
Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,220.
The state reported 295 new cases today, bringing the total to 152,603. Monday’s report includes totals through 1 p.m. Friday. Weekend cases will be included in the Tuesday report.
The report includes a total of 37,184 cases in Minnehaha County, 51 more than the previous report, and 10,180 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 14.
South Dakota has 5,625 active cases, 38 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 144,758 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 331.
There are 179 people hospitalized, 24 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 95 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 7,757 people, an increase of six.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 373,299 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but reflects revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 40,450, an increase of 1,067.
So far, 67 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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Oct. 22
Four more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,218.
The state reported 337 new cases today, bringing the total to 152,308.
The report includes a total of 37,133 cases in Minnehaha County, 55 more than the previous report, and 10,166 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of eight.
South Dakota has 5,663 active cases, 33 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 144,427 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 366.
There are 203 people hospitalized, one more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 104 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 7,751 people, an increase of 11.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 373,824 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but reflects revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 39,383, an increase of 2,878.
So far, 66 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.
Oct. 21
Nine more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,214.
The state reported 417 new cases today, bringing the total to 151,971.
The report includes a total of 37,078 cases in Minnehaha County, 70 more than the previous report, and 10,158 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 14.
South Dakota has 5,696 active cases, 27 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 144,061 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 435.
There are 202 people hospitalized, two more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 102 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 7,740 people, an increase of 11.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 375,358 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but reflects revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 37,505, an increase of 1,371.
So far, 66 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.
Oct. 20
Two more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,205.
The state reported 466 new cases today, bringing the total to 151,554.
The report includes a total of 37,008 cases in Minnehaha County, 76 more than the previous report, and 10,144 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 12.
South Dakota has 5,723 active cases, 44 more than the previous report. The state total includes 143,626 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 420.
There are 200 people hospitalized, five more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 101 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 statewide is 7,729 people, an increase of 20.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 376,330 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but reflects revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 36,134.
So far, 66 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.
Oct. 19
One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 2,203.
The state reported 739 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 151,088. Tuesday’s report includes totals since 1 p.m. Friday.
The report includes a total of 36,932 cases in Minnehaha County, 124 more than the previous report, and 10,132 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 26.
South Dakota has 5,679 active cases, 140 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 143,206 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 877.
There are 195 people hospitalized, two more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 104 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 statewide is 7,709 people, an increase of 38.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 377,287 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but reflects revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 34,430.
So far, 66 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.
Oct. 18
Thirteen more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,202.
The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,936 as of Oct. 14. That number is updated only weekly.
The state reported 354 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 150,350. Monday’s report includes totals through 1 p.m. Friday. Weekend cases will be included in the Tuesday report.
The report includes a total of 36,808 cases in Minnehaha County, 56 more than the previous report, and 10,106 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 15.
South Dakota has 5,819 active cases, 49 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 142,329 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 390.
There are 193 people hospitalized, eight more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 98 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 7,671 people, an increase of 11.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 380,142 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but reflects revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 30,332.
So far, 66 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.
Oct. 15
Seven more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,189.
The state reported 320 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 149,998.
The report includes a total of 36,752 cases in Minnehaha County, 73 more than the previous report, and 10,091 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 24.
South Dakota has 5,868 active cases, 95 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 141,939 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 406.
There are 185 people hospitalized, 16 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 94 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 7,660 people, an increase of 14.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 381,228 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report but reflects revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 28,756.
So far, 66 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.
Oct. 14
Five more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,182.
The state reported 342 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 149,678.
The report includes a total of 36,679 cases in Minnehaha County, 62 more than the previous report, and 10,067 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 15.
South Dakota has 5,963 active cases, 126 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 141,533 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 462.
There are 201 people hospitalized, six fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 94 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 7,646 people, an increase of 17.
According to reports to the South Dakota Immunization Information System, 382,066 people are fully vaccinated, which is fewer people than the previous report as a reflection of revised data. The number of people receiving a third dose has reached 27,148.
So far, 66 percent of eligible South Dakotans have received at least one dose, and 57 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. Those percentages, which include state and federal allocations of vaccine, reflect revised data.
Oct. 13
The state reported 1,088 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 149,337. Wednesday’s report includes totals since 1 p.m. Friday.
The report includes a total of 36,617 cases in Minnehaha County, 224 more than the previous report, and 10,052 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 64.
South Dakota has 6,089 active cases, 450 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 141,071 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 1,538.
The number of South Dakotans with COVID-19 who have died remains unchanged at 2,177. The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,922 as of Oct. 11. That number is updated only weekly.
There are 207 people hospitalized, five more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 103 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 statewide is 7,629 people, an increase of 57.
Across the state, 427,298 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,297. Of those, 395,651 are fully vaccinated.
So far, 65 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.
Oct. 12
Six more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,177.
The state reported 429 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 148,249. Tuesday’s report includes totals through 1 p.m. Friday.
The report includes a total of 36,393 cases in Minnehaha County, 80 more than the previous report, and 9,988 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 33.
South Dakota has 6,539 active cases, 50 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 139,533 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 473.
There are 202 people hospitalized, 11 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 99 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 7,572 people, an increase of 24.
Across the state, 426,001 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 772. Of those, 394,234 are fully vaccinated.
So far, 65 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.
Oct. 8
One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 2,171.
The state reported 352 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 147,820.
The report includes a total of 36,313 cases in Minnehaha County, 98 more than the previous report, and 9,955 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 23.
South Dakota has 6,589 active cases, 127 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 139,060 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 477.
There are 213 people hospitalized, which is unchanged from the previous report. According to the report, there are 102 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 33 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,548 people, an increase of 17.
Across the state, 425,229 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 517. Of those, 393,514 are fully vaccinated.
So far, 65 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.
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Oct. 7
Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,170.
The state reported 474 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 147,469.
The report includes a total of 36,215 cases in Minnehaha County, 87 more than the previous report, and 9,932 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 24.
South Dakota has 6,716 active cases, 19 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 138,583 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 490.
There are 213 people hospitalized, eight fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 93 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 35 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,531 people, an increase of 17.
Across the state, 424,712 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 638. Of those, 393,009 are fully vaccinated.
So far, 65 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.
Oct. 6
Six more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,167.
The state reported 402 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 146,995.
The report includes a total of 36,128 cases in Minnehaha County, 88 more than the previous report, and 9,908 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 22.
South Dakota has 6,735 active cases, 154 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 138,093 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 549.
There are 221 people hospitalized, one more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 95 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 35 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,514 people, an increase of 18.
Across the state, 424,074 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation. Of those, 392,487 are fully vaccinated.
So far, 65 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.
Oct. 5
One more South Dakotan with COVID-19 has died, bringing the death toll to 2,161.
The number of those deaths caused by COVID-19 has reached 1,893 as of Oct. 3. That number is updated only weekly.
The state reported 756 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 146,594. Tuesday’s report includes totals since 1 p.m. Friday.
The report includes a total of 36,040 cases in Minnehaha County, 180 more than the previous report, and 9,886 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 45.
South Dakota has 6,889 active cases, 326 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 137,544 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 1,080.
There are 220 people hospitalized, 19 more than the previous report. According to the report, there are 94 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 34 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,496 people, an increase of 34.
Across the state, 424,081 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 1,595. Of those, 392,176 are fully vaccinated.
So far, 65 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.
Oct. 4
Fifteen more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,160.
The state reported 366 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 145,839. Monday’s report includes totals through 1 p.m. Friday. Weekend cases will be included in the Tuesday report.
The report includes a total of 35,860 cases in Minnehaha County, 82 more than the previous report, and 9,841 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 19.
South Dakota has 7,215 active cases, 110 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 136,464 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 460.
There are 201 people hospitalized, 12 fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 88 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 33 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,462 people, an increase of 18.
Across the state, 422,486 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 536. Of those, 390,998 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.
Oct. 1
Three more South Dakotans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 2,145.
The state reported 456 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the total to 145,474.
The report includes a total of 35,778 cases in Minnehaha County, 103 more than the previous report, and 9,822 cases in Lincoln County, an increase of 33.
South Dakota has 7,325 active cases, 63 fewer than the previous report. The state total includes 136,004 people who are reported as having recovered, an increase of 516.
There are 213 people hospitalized, one fewer than the previous report. According to the report, there are 87 patients in the hospital with COVID-19 between Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Of those, 34 are in intensive care.
The total number that are or have been hospitalized statewide is 7,444 people, an increase of 33.
Across the state, 421,950 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine through the state’s allocation, an increase of 314. Of those, 390,529 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.
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