The number of South Dakotans infected with COVID-19 continues to drop.
The state Health Department says there are about 21,000 people actively infected with the disease.
However, the state also reports 6 new deaths with COVID, bringing the state’s toll to 2,706.
312 people are hospitalized with the disease.
Information on free vaccines is available at vaccines.gov.
Dr. Mike Wilde with @SanfordHealth provides a COVID-19 update to media in Sioux Falls. One topic is travel/vacations - wear the best mask available, be smart and avoid large crowds. pic.twitter.com/LhRenT753W
— Paul Heinert (@paulheinert) February 8, 2022