There are discussions from state capitols to Washington about “reopening” the economy and getting people back to work in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
Yankton Doctor Mike Pietila says that talk is premature..
Pietila says the infection hotspots found at Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls and other meat packing plants in the region are warning signs…
Pietila says there is only so much that can be done to limit the spread of the virus….
Pietila says the peak infection rate is still weeks to months in front of us.




