By Associated Press - Saturday, August 15, 2020

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota reported two more deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday, along with 94 new cases.

Over the past two weeks, the rolling average number of daily new cases has increased by about 13, an increase of 16%. The Department of Health has also warned of possible COVID-19 exposure at several businesses across the state, including at the Sioux Empire Fair.

Over the course of the pandemic, 10,118 people have tested positive for the coronavirus. About 88% of them have recovered, while 152 have died and 1,082 have active infections.



The deaths recorded on Saturday were both men. One was in his 60s. The other was over the age of 79.

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