Sep 3, 2020
A #Minnesota man who attended the #SturgisMotorcycleRally in #SouthDakota last month has #died from #COVID-19, Minnesota health officials reported on Wednesday.
It is the first reported #coronavirus death that might be linked to the #bikerrally. At least 290 people in 12 states have tested positive for the coronavirus since attending the rally that drew hundreds of thousands of people, according to an #AssociatedPress survey.
The 10-day rally went forward despite fears it could become a super-spread event, with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem welcoming #bikers and the #tourist dollars that they spend. Bikers crowded into bars and #rockshows, mostly ignoring #socialdistancing recommendations. Few wore masks
From Today's Miami Herald via the #AP