SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials have reported four new deaths from COVID-19, along with 57 new cases. 

The new deaths bring the state’s toll to 54. 

The deaths were people in their 30s, 50s and 60s and came from Minnehaha, Todd and Brown counties. 

Jerky producer Jack Link’s Protein Snacks says an employee at its Alpena plant also died after contracting COVID-19. 

That death does not appear to be reflected in Wednesday’s update. 

Health officials wait until a death certificate has been issued to announce a death, resulting in a delay. 

The state’s tally of confirmed cases rose to 4,710 people.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials have reported four new deaths from COVID-19, along with 57 new cases. The new deaths bring the state’s toll to 54. The deaths were people in their 30s, 50s and 60s and came from Minnehaha, Todd and Brown counties. Jerky producer Jack Link’s Protein Snacks says an employee at its Alpena plant also died after contracting COVID-19. That death does not appear to be reflected in Wednesday’s update. Health officials wait until a death certificate has been issued to announce a death, resulting in a delay. The state’s tally of confirmed cases rose to 4,710 people.

South Dakota reports 4 COVID-19 deaths, 57 new cases