Governor Kristi Noem Updates Mt Rushmore — ‘Suck it Lefties, there were no new outbreaks’… Posted by Kane on July 19, 2020 2:30 pm
Governor Kristi Noem — No new outbreaks following 4th of July Mt Rushmore event
The media warned Noem that coronavirus numbers would explode following the event where most in attendance chose not to wear masks. On Friday Kristi Noem offered an update.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials said they have not seen an uptick in community spread of the coronavirus after thousands of people gathered for celebrations at Mt Rushmore.
Gov. Kristi Noem has encouraged public gatherings in recent weeks, holding an outdoor fireworks celebration without social distancing at Mount Rushmore on July 3 and pushing for a Professional Bull Riders competition that allowed fans into a Sioux Falls arena this weekend.
She even appeared at that event on horseback, wielding the American flag.
South Dakota’s report of 25 cases was one of the lowest since April. There are currently 63 people hospitalized with the virus, a number that Noem has said drives her coronavirus strategy.