World News #45 – The Sturgis Pandemic

David Bernie Art Posters Print World News 45 Sturgis Rapid City South Dakota Kristi Noem Pandemic COVID-19
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“More than 70 Covid-19 cases have now been linked to an event that drew thousands of tourists to a small South Dakota city [Sturgis] earlier this month, CNN surveys of state health departments show.

– CNN, Experts feared the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally could be a superspreading event. More than 70 coronavirus cases are already linked to it.

“Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year’s event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.

“This is a huge, foolish mistake to make to host the rally this year,” Sturgis resident Lynelle Chapman told city counselors at a June meeting. “The government of Sturgis needs to care most for its citizens.”

In a survey of residents conducted by the city, more than 60% said the rally should be postponed. But businesses pressured the City Council to proceed.

Rallygoers have spent about $800 million in past years, according to the state Department of Tourism. Though the rally has an ignominious history of biker gangs and lawlessness, bikers of a different sort have shown up in recent years — affluent professionals who ride for recreation and come flush with cash. Though the rally still features libertine displays, it also offers charity events and tributes to the military and veterans.”

– NBCNews, ‘Huge, foolish mistake’: Sturgis residents split over giant bike rally as coronavirus cases rise.

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