Gov. Noem says when COVID-19 cases decline, reopening of South Dakota will happen in phases (Audio)

April 22, 2020
Mike Tanner

PIERRE S.D.—Governor Kristi Noem knows that South Dakotans are anxious to get out and starting living normally once again, now that the weather is warming up.

But she told reporters during her Wednesday media briefing that getting back to normal will come in phases….

The governor formed a medical review committee that is studying President Trump’s strategies and guidelines for unlocking the economy….

Congress is sprinting to approve a $483 billion coronavirus aid package. Governor Noem explained how that will, and won’t, benefit South Dakota…

Brown County has reported seven new COVID-19 cases in recent days. Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they’re not sure if they’re all connected to one location…

The number of COVID-19 infections in South Dakota rose to 1,858 on Wednesday.

There have been nine deaths linked to the virus.