Governor Kristi Noem is declaring Wednesday a statewide day of prayer.
In a press conference, Noem expressed thanks to healthcare providers and others who are working to slow the spread of coronavirus in the state.
“But also another weapon that we have that many of us during this week of Holy Week rely on is the power of prayer," she says. "For many South Dakotans, Holy Week is a special time of year for many of us. And also those of the Jewish faith start to recognize and celebrate Passover on the evening of Wednesday, April 8th. Therefore I’m issuing an executive proclamation declaring April 8th, 2020, as a day of prayer.”
The governor encourages praying for comfort for those who’ve lost loved ones to COVID-19 and for success in fighting the disease.
