SD Dept. of Tourism
PIERRE, SD – South Dakota health officials say they have not seen an uptick in community spread of the coronavirus after thousands of people gathered for Independence Day celebrations in the western part of the state.
Gov. Kristi Noem has encouraged public gatherings in recent weeks. She held an fireworks celebration without social distancing at Mount Rushmore on July 3 which was attended by President Donald Trump.
She also pushed for a Professional Bull Riders competition that allowed fans into a Sioux Falls arena this weekend and she appeared at that event on horseback, waving the American flag.
South Dakota’s report of 25 cases was one of the lowest since April.
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