A new COVID variant is spiking in nine states, including South Dakota and Minnesota. It’s known as the Stratus variant and can attack the immune system more severely than other recent strains. Symptoms include brain fog, nausea, a tight chest and scratchy throat.
South Dakota COVID-19 graphic.
New COVID variant spiking in South Dakota
By Alisha Reinhart
Oct 1, 2025 | 8:02 AM

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