VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO.com) — Many aspects of living and learning on South Dakota college campuses appear more normal this fall, but as COVID-19 cases rise statewide due to the delta variant, aggressive efforts are still being made to keep students, faculty, and staff safe and some students are feeling the strain of anxiety caused by the pandemic.
Public university administrators have no way of knowing who is vaccinated, and mask usage remains low on campuses.
Meanwhile, more students than ever are seeking counseling services at Black Hills State University due to pandemic worries.
In the latest article published by South Dakota News Watch, available here, reporter Danielle Ferguson provides an update on coronavirus mitigation efforts that vary greatly at colleges and universities across the state.
