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SD-DOH Confirms Detection of West Nile Virus Pools in Brookings and Codington Counties

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools of the season have been detected in Brookings and Codington Counties.

July 15, 2021 | Infectious Disease

SD-DOH Announces Available Grants for Mosquito Control Programs (2021)

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) today announced that cities, counties, and tribes can apply, or reapply, to obtain state grant funding to help control mosquito populations and prevent the spread of the West Nile virus (WNV). $500,000 is available for this grant program.

April 30, 2021 | Infectious Disease

South Dakota Reports First Flu Death of Season (2020)

Today, South Dakota reported the first influenza death of the 2020-2021 season. The death was reported in Potter County, and the individual was in the 80 to 89-year age group. To protect patient confidentiality, additional information about the deceased is not being released.

November 20, 2020 | Infectious Disease

First Human West Nile Virus Detection of 2020 Reported

A McCook County resident is South Dakota’s first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the season, the state Health Department reported today.

July 24, 2020 | Infectious Disease

Health Department Awards $500,000 For Mosquito Control (2020)

More than 200 South Dakota cities, counties and tribes will share in $500,000 in grants intended to control mosquitoes and prevent West Nile virus (WNV), the Department of Health announced today.

June 30, 2020 | Infectious Disease

Grants Available for Mosquito Control Programs (2020)

Cities, counties and tribes can again apply for state grant funding to help control mosquitoes and prevent West Nile virus (WNV).

May 4, 2020 | Infectious Disease