Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health has released its latest influenza summary for the 2025-2026 season. As of February 4, 2026, state health data shows that while the flu remains active across the region, current figures for severe outcomes are trending below historical averages.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State health officials have confirmed the first two influenza-related deaths of the 2025-2026 season.

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Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota’s influenza activity remains low for the current season, despite a notable increase in confirmed cases and hospitalizations reported for the week ending December 6, 2025 (MMWR Week 49).

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its influenza summary for the week ending November 8, 2025 (MMWR Week 45), indicating that the 2025-2026 flu season is currently underway.