South Dakota is starting COVID-19 vaccinations for people in Phase 1 Group D this week.
State Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon says healthcare systems will start vaccinating a limited number of residents who are:
- 80 years old and over
- high risk patients in oncology treatment
- on dialysis
- post-transplant
- high-risk congregate setting residents
Last week, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced an expected increase in dose allocations to states. Currently COVID-19 vaccine allocation from the federal government are based on a state’s population. South Dakota has been receiving an average of 11,000 doses a week and has– to date– administered over 51,300 doses.
For additional information and the latest COVID-19 resources, visit COVID.SD.GOV.
Image credit South Dakota Department of Health.
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