SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Active cases of COVID-19 in South Dakota stand at 817 as of mid-day on Monday.
The South Dakota Department of Health case tracker shows 37 new cases of the virus in the state, for a total of 2,668 cases so far.
1,830 people have recovered from the illness in the state; that’s up 31 from Sunday. The active case count is up six from Sunday. 69 patients are currently hospitalized.
21 people have died from COVID-19 so far in South Dakota.
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