Positive COVID-19 cases in the state increased by 41 Monday.  The state Department of Health reports that the total number of positive cases in the state is now at 5034.  Of these, there are 1069 active cases and 87 people currently hospitalized because of COVID-19.  62 people in the state have died from the virus.

Lake County now has two active cases, and 275 negative tests.  Moody County currently has four active cases, and Miner, McCook, Kingsbury, and Brookings counties have one active case each.  

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