Positive COVID-19 cases in SD approach 5000

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The number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state increased by 127 over the weekend.

The total number of cases now stand at 4993. As of Sunday, the state Department of Health reported 1094 active cases and 86 currently hospitalized. Sixty-two people in the state have died from COVID-19.

As of Sunday, the state reported two active cases in Lake County and 262 negative tests. Also in our area, Moody County currently has four active cases, and Kingsbury and McCook counties each have one.

Daily updates of COVID-19 cases and information can be found on the state’s website – covid.sd.gov.