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A person who visited a bar during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally tested positive for the coronavirus, South Dakota health officials said.
The person visited One-Eyed Jack’s Saloon in Sturgis between noon and 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11 “while still being able to transmit the virus to others,” according to a statement from the state Department of Health.
“Due to the risk of exposure, people who visited the business during the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms for 14 days after their visit,” the health department said.
The health department said the person who tested positive was a resident of South Dakota but gave no further details.
The rally began on August 7 in Sturgis, about 30 miles northwest of Rapid City, and ended on Sunday. The state Department of Transportation said the 10-day event attracted more than 460,000 vehicles, down almost 8% from figures last year.
In 2019, around 500,000 vehicles entered the city with around 490,000 people in attendance, according to the Associated Press.
Officials previously said they believed around 250,000 people from across the country would attend the rally this year.
Participants in the rally were encouraged, but not required, to wear masks. The governor of South Dakota has never issued a house arrest order or a mask warrant for the state. Many of those who made it to the rally did not appear to be taking serious precautions against the virus.
Some people have been seen wearing masks and said they will avoid large crowds, but others have gathered in bars and at concerts.
To try and catch virus outbreaks, residents of Sturgis will be able to take a coronavirus test for free a week after the rally.
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