Amherst and other towns across South Dakota are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Amherst, SD community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local South Dakota hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the South Dakota Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from South Dakota government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

South Dakota COVID-19 Cases

South Dakota New Coronavirus Cases:
South Dakota Total Coronavirus Cases: 282,895
South Dakota New Coronavirus Deaths:
South Dakota Total Coronavirus Deaths: 3,231
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Amherst

Coronavirus: What we know about the new Omicron variant so far

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, with multiple mutations that is thought to be highly contagious. The World Health Organization has designated it a ... More info »

scmp.com - 11/28/2021 10:23am

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally In South Dakota Caused Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak In Minnesota

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) has resisted imposing Covid-19 coronavirus prevention measures ... [+] such as face mask use in South Dakota. (Photo Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements ... More info »

Forbes - 12/05/2020 11:32am

South Dakota under winter storm warning

SOUTH DAKOTA (KELO) — Most of the state of South Dakota is under a winter storm warning until Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. (CDT) according to the National Weather Service. Heavy mixed ... More info »

KELOLAND News - 03/23/2024 11:43am

South Dakota

What is now South Dakota was among the northern Plains land claimed by the French and sold to the U.S. in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Editorial Roundup: South Dakota - Advisory Crews Encircle ... More info »

U.S. News & World Report - 12/07/2022 07:27am

South Dakota

South Dakota’s business costs are the lowest in the country at 15% below the national average. Retail, finance, and healthcare make up the primary service industries in the state. In 1981 ... More info »

Forbes - 04/10/2024 12:00pm

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