SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two days after Election Day, Minnehaha County Auditor Bob Litz tested positive for the coronavirus.
Litz has notified the auditor’s staff and other election workers are being notified. According to a news release, Litz tested positive on a rapid response test.
Ballot counting for the 2020 general election went into Wednesday night, but is substantially complete. The election canvas will proceed with the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office on Friday afternoon.
Keep reading
Your Guide To
Coronavirus
KELOLAND News is covering the COVID-19 pandemic. This is your guide to everything you need to know to prepare. We also have the latest stories from across the globe feeding into this page.
LATEST STORIES
- Avera talks updated COVID-19 vaccinesSouth Dakota is about on par with the national average when it comes to those getting the updated COVID vaccination, according to Tiffany Peterson, Director of Infection Control for Avera.
- One-third in new survey worried about catching flu, COVID, RSV in next 3 monthsMore than a third of Americans say they are worried that they or one of their family members will contract a seasonal respiratory virus like the flu, COVID-19 or RSV in the coming months, though vaccine enthusiasm appears to be middling at best.
- You can order more free COVID tests ahead of the holidays: Here’s howYou may be eligible for up to eight COVID tests.
