MEADE COUNTY COVID-19 OPERATIONS
We’re open for business
Please utilize this webpage to stay informed on all updates from Meade County regarding local government operations. For Meade County’s part, we are recommending that residents perform County business remotely via mail, telephonically, or online where possible. We are open to the public. For Department-specific instructions, please click on the appropriate link on the sidebar of this page.
The table below shows the current status of County Departments/Offices:
For guidelines and information, Meade County recommends following CDC recommendations to prevent contracting and spreading the virus, as well as following updates from the State of South Dakota Department of Health on local conditions and recommendations.
Novel Coronavirus Facts:
The 2019 novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The novel coronavirus is a new virus and part of a large group of viruses that infect people and while normally causing a mild respiratory disease - such as the common cold - it can potentially be deadly. Signs and symptoms of this coronavirus illness include fever, cold spells, cough, difficulty breathing, chills and muscle pains. Be advised that this is cold and flu season, and the coronavirus shares similar symptoms to both these illnesses.
Person-to-person spreads mainly via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure
No vaccine or treatment but current mortality rate is low
Recovery for average healthy adult is 7-14 days
Preventive Measure Tips/Guidelines:
There are simple everyday preventative actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses:
• Avoid seasonal influenza by getting your annual influenza shot from your healthcare provider.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home while you are sick.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds OR use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
