Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, SD community.

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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 Mount Vernon

South Dakota vs. Coronavirus - WSJ - The Wall Street Journal

The press is heaping scorn upon South Dakota’s Gov. Kristi Noem because she hasn’t imposed the blunt instrument of lockdown on her constituents. Time will tell if virus mortality in the Mount ... More info »

Wall Street Journal - 04/15/2020 05:29am

South Dakota health experts warn Mount Rushmore fireworks could cause coronavirus spike - Argus Leader

Health experts are concerned a crowd of 7,500 gathering without social distancing and masks at the Mount Rushmore fireworks display could cause a spike in coronavirus cases following the event. More info »

Argus Leader - 06/29/2020 06:34am

Coronavirus cases skyrocket in South Dakota - New York Post

South Dakota’s coronavirus cases have begun to soar after its governor steadfastly refused to mandate a quarantine.. The number of confirmed cases in the state has risen from 129 to 988 since ... More info »

New York Post - 04/14/2020 08:50pm

South Dakota governor: Masks are optional at Mount Rushmore event Trump’s attending - The Hill

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Monday said that residents attending the state’s Independence Day event at Mount Rushmore will have the option to not wear masks despite the renewed surge of ... More info »

The Hill - 06/30/2020 02:23am

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