PIERRE, S.D. –The State Health Department released another rally-related health advisory regarding COVID-19 exposure Friday. The department releases these when it is unable to conduct adequate contact tracing with those who may be affected.
The release is as follows:
State Health officials announced Thursday, August 21, that an individual who visited three businesses in Sturgis, SD has tested positive for COVID-19.
The individual visited the following businesses while able to transmit the virus to others on these dates and times:
· The Knuckle Saloon located at 931 1st St. in Sturgis
· August 15 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
· The Broken Spoke located at 905 Lazelle St. in Sturgis
· August 15 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
· The One Eyed Jack’s Saloon at 1304 Main St. in Sturgis
· August 15 from 7:15 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Due to the risk of exposure, individuals that visited the business during the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms for 14 days after they visited.
A CDC screening tool is available at COVID.SD.GOV, which can help recommend when to call your medical provider if you develop symptoms.
State Health officials remind all South Dakotans to:
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
· Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Refrain from touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
· Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.
· Individuals at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness, such as older adults and people who have chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease, should take actions to reduce their risk of exposure.
If you develop symptoms:
· Call your health care provider immediately.
· Individuals who are concerned they have COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider via phone before going to a clinic or hospital to prevent spread in healthcare facilities.
· Avoid contact with other people.
· Follow the directions of your provider and public health officials.
For more information and updates related to COVID-19 visit COVID.SD.GOV or CDC.gov or call 1-800-997-2880.
