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Yankton Area Task Force Meets, Schools & Public Facilities Closed, Emergency Declared

Yankton Area Task Force Meets, Schools & Public Facilities Closed, Emergency Declared

Yankton Area Task Force Photo: WNAX


The Yankton Area Task Force held a news conference Friday afternoon to talk about the response to coronavirus.
Speaking at the news conference and answering questions were: Yankton Mayor Nathan Johnson, Yankton County Commission Chair Cheri Loest, Dr Mike Pietila, Avera Sacred Heart infection specialist Liz Healy, Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle and Yankton City Manager Amy Leon…https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/yankton-area-task-force-313

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