State Health officials are warning of three potential COVID-19 exposures in Sioux Falls, Brookings and Hill City.
An individual who attended the Big and Rich concert at the Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls tested positive for COVID-19. The show was on August 3rd.
An individual visited the 9 Bar and Nightclub in Brookings two nights in a row--on August 7th and 8th—has tested positive.
State officials also say an employee at the Bumpin’ Buffalo Bar and Grill in Hill City has tested positive for the disease. They worked on August 9, 10 and 11th from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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 actionsto reduce their risk of exposure.