South Dakota Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on November 16, 2020 - 21:30 GMT

  COVID-19 Mass Testing Events Scheduled for 10 South Dakota Communities

  For Immediate Release November 6, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   COVID-19 Mass Testing Events Scheduled for 10 South Dakota Communities   PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health, in partnership with the South Dakota …

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• Published on November 16, 2020 - 21:30 GMT

  Free COVID-19 Testing Available in Rapid City

  For Immediate Release November 16, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   Free COVID-19 Testing Available in Rapid City   PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health, in partnership with the South Dakota National Guard and the U.S. …

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• Published on August 27, 2020 - 17:55 GMT

  August 27th COVID-19 Update August 21 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sturgis, SD

  NEWS RELEASE August 27, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   August 27th COVID-19 Update   PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health is reporting 343 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the state today. Today’s update also …

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• Published on August 18, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

  Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sturgis, SD

  NEWS RELEASE August 18, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sturgis, SD   PIERRE, S.D. – State Health officials announced Tuesday, August 18, that a patron of the One-Eyed Jack’s Saloon at 1304 Main St. in …

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• Published on August 4, 2020 - 16:36 GMT

  Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Mobridge

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• Published on August 4, 2020 - 16:36 GMT

  South Dakota Supports Breastfeeding

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Tuesday, August 4, 2020 CONTACT: Megan Hlavacek, MS, RDN, LN, CLC (Megan.Hlavacek@state.sd.us) 605-598-6277   South Dakota Supports Breastfeeding PIERRE, S.D. – In acknowledgment of the importance of breastfeeding to the health of …

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• Published on July 9, 2020 - 02:45 GMT

  Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Mobridge July 7 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Gary

  NEWS RELEASE July 8, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Mobridge   PIERRE, S.D. – State Health officials announced Wednesday, July 8th, that an individual who attended the Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo in …

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• Published on July 7, 2020 - 20:58 GMT

  Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Gary

  NEWS RELEASE July 7, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Gary   PIERRE, S.D. – State Health officials announced Tuesday, July 7th, that an individual who attended a street dance in Gary has tested positive …

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• Published on June 24, 2020 - 23:21 GMT

  Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Pierre

  NEWS RELEASE June 24, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Pierre   PIERRE, S.D. – State Health officials announced Wednesday, June 24th, that an individual who visited a business in Pierre has tested positive …

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• Published on June 22, 2020 - 16:44 GMT

  Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Pierre and Fort Pierre

  NEWS RELEASE June 20, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Pierre and Fort Pierre   PIERRE, S.D. – State Health officials announced Saturday, June 20, that an individual who visited businesses in Pierre and …

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• Published on June 8, 2020 - 15:43 GMT

  Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Vermillion

  NEWS RELEASE June 7, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Vermillion   PIERRE, S.D. – State Health officials announced Sunday, June 7, that an employee of the Charcoal Lounge at 8 East Main Street in …

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• Published on June 1, 2020 - 16:09 GMT

  Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sioux Falls May 16 - Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Rapid City Business

      NEWS RELEASE May 31, 2020 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center   Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sioux Falls   PIERRE, S.D. – State Health officials announced Sunday, May 31, that a patron of Planet Fitness at 1509 West 41st Street in Sioux …

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• Published on January 1, 2016 - 00:00 GMT

  

  CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds

  Today, CDC is endorsing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expand eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old. CDC now recommends that adolescents age 12 to 17 years old should receive a booster shot 5 …

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