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4th of July Peak Infection Time

4th of July Peak Infection Time

Doug Ekeren Photo: WNAX


While infection projection models continue to change, most seem to agree that the peak numbers are still in front of us.
Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they are using an adjusted model that takes Sioux Falls out of the mix..

Ekeren says they also took a closer look at their service area…

Ekeren says they see a sharp rise and fall from June into July…

Ekeren gave the latest projections to the Yankton County Commission at their meeting last week.

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