Sturgis Rally: Health department warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at saloon

Authorities say a patron of a bar in downtown Sturgis has tested positive for COVID-19 and was able to transmit the virus while attending the Sturgis Rally.

A person who later tested positive for COVID-19 was at the One-Eyed Jack's Saloon at 1304 Main Street from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 11, the South Dakota Department of Health said. 

"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," the health department said in a news release.

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A CDC screening tool is available at COVID.SD.GOV, which can help recommend when to call your medical provider if you develop symptoms.

The 2020 Rally drew more than 460,000 vehicles during the 10-day event, according to a count South Dakota transportation officials released Tuesday. That's down 8 percent from 2019.

-- The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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