The Omicron variant of Covid-19 has the attention of health care providers across the region.

Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the Omicron variant is still being studied while people are still suffering from the Delta variant….

Healy says the new variant is an even better reason to consider getting vaccinated….

Healy says they are seeing high patient numbers in the hospital…

The state Health Departments reports that just under fifty four percent of eligible people in the state are fully vaccinated.