Apr 20, 2020

South Dakota reports 93 new coronavirus cases

Posted Apr 20, 2020 2:49 PM

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — South Dakota health officials say the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state has jumped by 93.

According to the state Department of Health, the number of confirmed cases has risen to 1,635, compared with 1,542 the day before.

Of the new cases, Minnehaha County accounts for 86.

Minnehaha County is the location of a large outbreak at a Sioux Falls pork processing plant.

The Argus Leader reports the number of Smithfield employees who have tested positive for the coronavirus increased by 18 to 725 on Sunday.

The Department of Health says 143 non-employees who had close contact with Smithfield workers tested positive as of Sunday.