Study: In 1-Month, Sturgis Responsible For Around 19% Of All US COVID Cases
William James
Highlights of Study:
* The Center for Health Economics & Policy Studies estimates that over 250,000 of the cases of Coronavirus that were reported between August 2 and September 2 were due to the Sturgis Rally. (via Professor Andrew Friedson / CU Denver)
* The Center for Health Economics & Policy Studies estimates that this figure corresponds roughly to 19 percent of the national cases during this specific timeframe. (via Professor Andrew Friedson / CU Denver)
* Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA Commissioner, estimates that this study, if confirmed, would make the Sturgis motorcycle rally one of " the largest studied super spreading events” in U.S. history.
* The study claims that “the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generated public health costs of approximately $12.2 billion.” (via study)