COVID-19 in South Dakota: 143 total new cases; Death toll rises to 1,879; Active cases at 1,944 - KELOLAND.com

(KELO) — Seven new COVID-19 deaths were reported by the South Dakota Department of Health on Friday.

The South Dakota Department of Health reported seven new deaths due to COVID-19 in Friday’s update.

As of Friday, 100,815 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 107,128 doses of the Moderna vaccine have been administered to 136,143 total persons.

According to the South Dakota Department of Health, 36,123 people have received the second dose of the Moderna vaccine, while 35,677 people have completed the Pfizer vaccine series.

On Thursday, Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon announced the state is planning on an additional 7,000 doses of vaccine if the Johnson & Johnson vaccine receives Federal Use Authorization by the Food and Drug Administration.

health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the nation on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) launched the website, Vaccinate.Iowa.gov, which can provide information about the priority populations and eligibility for the vaccine, as well as resources and answers for frequently asked questions.

(KELO) -- Brookings County hosted a mass COVID-19 vaccination event on Thursday for people ages 65 and up at the Swiftel Center.

This is the first official POD activation in the state of South Dakota; however, there have been some smaller events held in the state.

Brookings County will have a similar event for people to come back and get their second dose of the vaccine.

Another mass vaccination event will be announced soon