SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota health officials reported an increase of 69 confirmed cases on COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the state’s tally to 3,732.
Officials reported no new deaths, but 39 people have died in the state so far. Over 80% of the confirmed cases have come from Minnehaha County, which is the state’s most populated area. The actual number of infections is thought to be far higher than the number of confirmed because many people have not been tested and people can be infected without feeling sick.
About two-thirds of people who have tested positive in the state have recovered, while 1,326 people have active cases. There are currently 79 people hospitalized, according to the South Dakota Department of Health.
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
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