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Yankton County Commission Approves Emergency Covid-19 Resolution

Yankton County Commission Approves Emergency Covid-19 Resolution

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The Yankton County Commission approved a Covid-19 emergency resolution at their meeting Tuesday night.
Director of Emergency Management Paul Scherschligt says the resolution asks people to take steps to protect themselves and their neighbors….

Scherschligt says the county has seen a dip in infection numbers in the last few days..

Commissioner Joe Healy says people need to think of others dealing with the infection…

The resolution doesn’t have a face mask mandate. The issue passed on a four to one vote.

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