SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota recorded 123 new cases of COVID-19 and one death on Wednesday.
Over the past two weeks, the rolling average number of daily new cases has increased by 20, an increase of 24%. But the number of people hospitalized from the coronavirus decreased, with 55 COVID-19 patients currently in the hospital statewide.
The most recently reported death was a man in his 70s from Minnehaha County, according to Department of Health data.
While people in their 20s have accounted for the most cases statewide, there have been two deaths in that age group. People 80 and over have accounted for the fewest cases but the most deaths of any age group.
Over the course of the pandemic, 10,566 people have tested positive for COVID-19. About 87% of them have recovered, while 155 have died and 1,222 currently have infections.
Two South Dakota high schools have reported that students involved with sports recently tested positive for COVID-19 as teams begin practices. The Washington High School football team in Sioux Falls has reported a case, and the Stevens High School volleyball team in Rapid City reported that an athlete trying out for the team has tested positive.
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