For Immediate Release: January 28, 2022 Contact: Daniel.Bucheli@state.sd.us DOH Statewide Distribution of Free COVID-19 Tests Continues Over 560,000 Kits Shipped this Week PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) continued its …
For Immediate Release: January 21, 2022 Contact: Daniel.Bucheli@state.sd.us Department of Health Begins Statewide Distribution of One Million Free COVID-19 Tests PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) began operations to …
For Immediate Release: January 7, 2022 Contact: Daniel.Bucheli@state.sd.us Department of Health Makes an Additional One Million Free COVID-19 Tests Available to State Residents PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) …
Today, CDC is updating our recommendation for when many people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months for people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. This means that people can now receive an mRNA …
For Immediate Release: December 8, 2021 Contact: Daniel.Bucheli@state.sd.us National Influenza Vaccination Week Observed December 5-11, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health is recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week by …
For Immediate Release: November 24, 2021 Contact: Daniel.Bucheli@state.sd.us Department of Health on Constitutional Amendment A Ruling Marijuana Legalization Initiative PIERRE, S.D. – Following the South Dakota Supreme Court ruling on Amendment A, …
For Immediate Release: November 23, 2021 Contact: covidmedia@state.sd.us Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Booster Doses Now Approved for All U.S. Adults PIERRE, S.D. – Last Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded eligibility …
For Immediate Release: November 18, 2021 Contact: MCQuestions@state.sd.us South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program Issues First Patients Cards PIERRE, S.D.— Today, in accordance with SDCL 34-20G and the unwavering commitment of Governor Noem and the …
For Immediate Release: November 3, 2021 Contact: covidmedia@state.sd.us COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5-11 Parental Authorization is Required PIERRE, S.D. – Today, following approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech® COVID-19 Vaccine for …
For Immediate Release: September 24, 2021 Contact: Daniel.Bucheli@state.sd.us Pfizer Booster Shots Authorized to Increase Protection Against COVID-19 Pierre, S.D. – Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its …
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2021 Contact: Daniel.Bucheli@state.sd.us Department of Health & Board of Nursing Warn of Scam Targeting South Dakota Nurses PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Health Department (SD-DOH) and the South …
For Immediate Release: September 13, 2021 Contact: DOHComments@state.sd.us Medical Cannabis Program Rules Pass Interim Rules Review Committee PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the Legislature’s Interim Rules Review Committee approved the Department of …
PIERRE – Suicide is a preventable public health problem and Governor Kristi Noem wants anyone who is struggling to find the help and resources they need. That is why she has proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Month in South Dakota. “Talking about …
August 31, 2021 PIERRE, S.D. – This week, nine soldiers with the South Dakota National Guard were activated to support Monument Health in their COVID-19 testing efforts. The soldiers were activated to Belle Fourche, Custer, Rapid City, Spearfish, and …
For Immediate Release: August 31, 2021 Contact: Daniel.Bucheli@state.sd.us First Human West Nile Virus Death of 2021 Reported PIERRE, S.D. – A 42-year-old female, Union County resident is South Dakota’s first human West Nile Virus (WNV) death of …
For Immediate Release: August 18, 2021 Contact: covidmedia@state.sd.us Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines for Immunocompromised Individuals Now Available PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Health announced that a third shot of …
Free antigen test kits available during Sturgis Rally RAPID CITY, S.D. (Aug. 5, 2021) – To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Monument Health is partnering with the South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) to …
For Immediate Release: July 27, 2021 Contact: DOHComments@state.sd.us South Dakota Department of Health Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Rules PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Health announced that a public hearing will be held …
For Immediate Release: July 23, 2021 Contact: Daniel.Bucheli@state.sd.us First Human West Nile Virus Detection of 2021 Reported in Walworth County PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed that a Walworth County resident, …
For Immediate Release: June 29, 2021 Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center SD-DOH Confirms Detection of the Delta Coronavirus Variant in South Dakota PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) can confirm that the B.1.617.2 …
