NEWS RELEASE

August 13, 2020

Contact: SD COVID-19 Joint Information Center

Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sioux Falls

PIERRE, S.D. – State Health officials announced Thursday, August 13, that an employee of the Scarlett Ohara’s Gentleman’s Club at 3201 S. Carolyn Ave. in Sioux Falls has tested positive for COVID-19.

The individual worked at the business while able to transmit the virus to others on these dates and times:

• 6 pm, July 31^st through 2 am, August 1^st

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.

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

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 actions to reduce their risk of exposure.

If you develop symptoms:

• Call your health care provider immediately.
• Individuals who are concerned they have COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider via phone before going to a clinic or hospital to prevent spread in healthcare facilities.
• Avoid contact with other people.
• Follow the directions of your provider and public health officials.

For more information and updates related to COVID-19 visit COVID.SD.GOV or CDC.gov or call 1-800-997-2880.

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