PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Friday South Dakota reported the first influenza death of the 2020-2021 season.
The death was reported in Potter County, and the individual was in the 80 to 89-year age group.
To protect patient confidentiality, additional information about the deceased is not being released.
Flu activity in communities across South Dakota is classified as sporadic.
In addition to one death, the state is reporting 4 lab-confirmed cases of flu and 2 flu-related hospitalizations.