The state Department of Health is hoping that COVID-19 vaccinations will outpace another infection surge.

State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton said more rapid vaccinations will help keep that infection curve down.

Clayton said COVID variants are still a threat.

Clayton said there may be some infection increases and decreases from week to week for some time.

So far, none of the variants have been detected in South Dakota.

 

(Thanks, WNAX)