• The Governor extended the emergency order for South Dakota until June 30, 2021. There is still no statewide mask mandate in effect. These orders remain in effect as of February 19, 2021.
  • On November 9, the Governor announced that the state makes no plans to enact any new statewide orders or require facial coverings in public areas. The state’s “Back to Normal” plan remains in effect. The plan encourages employers to sanitize highly-trafficked spaces and monitor employee illnesses. Businesses are expected to operate in a manner that promotes social distancing and should consider limiting the number of customers inside their stores.
  • Restaurants and bars may continue to operate at full capacity and are not required to enforce social distancing or sanitation requirements.