Gov. Noem extends school closure, remote work for state employees until May

On March 24, 2020, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order extending remote work for state employees and closure of public schools into May. Gov. Noem and state Sec. of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon also provided more information about the inmate at the State Women's Prison in Pierre who tested positive for COVID-19 and about the nine inmates in the same unit who walked away the evening of March 23. One inmate is back in custody.