Nearly two dozen cases of the novel coronavirus linked to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, including one hospitalization, have been found across two more states. At least seven cases linked to the event have been found in Nebraska, health officials said Thursday, according to the Scottsbluff Star-Herald. So far, South Dakota health officials have identified two people — a tattoo parlor employee and a bar patron — who may have infected others during the rally. An employee who worked during the rally at a bar near Mount Rushmore that is popular with bikers also tested positive, prompting a public health alert. As of Thursday, South Dakota said it had tallied fewer than 25 cases with links to the event.

Source: Washington Post August 21, 2020 04:27 UTC