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SD Governor Kristi Noem Will Not Issue a “Stay at Home” Order

SD Governor Kristi Noem Will Not Issue a “Stay at Home” Order

Governor Kristi Noem Photo: WNAX


South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says people should keep their distance as a way to slow the spread of coronavirus but does not plan to issue a “stay at home” order. She says she respects people’s rights…

Noem says people have to be responsible for their own safety…

Noem says what works in larger cities and states may not be appropriate in South Dakota….

The latest report shows one hundred twenty-nine positive cases of coronavirus out of almost four thousand tests. There have now been two deaths connected to the virus.

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