South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem pushed back on critics questioning her decision to leave her state open during the coronavirus pandemic.

Noem is one of a handful of governors to leave her state open during the pandemic. While there have been 1,311 cases of coronavirus and seven related deaths, many have claimed Noem is taking dangerous actions by letting the people of South Dakota decide how to care for themselves. During an interview on Fox News, Noem defended her decisions.

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