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Testing Key to Easing Coronavirus Restrictions

Testing Key to Easing Coronavirus Restrictions

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A key to keeping South Dakota on a “Back to Normal” path as announced by Governor Kristi Noem is testing.
Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says all that need a test should get one…

Malsam-Rysdon says the testing plan will continue to change…

Malsam-Rysdon says the testing capacity will continue to increase…

She says multiple labs across the state can now process the tests, but all results are forwarded to her department.

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