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COVID-19 cases reported at Pueblo golf course, Colorado Springs bar and brewery

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Health officials are warning people about possible coronavirus exposure at Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo. According to the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment, two employees tested positive for the virus. 

The exposure time frame is from June 29 to July 3, 2020. The health department is urging people who were there during that time to monitor themselves for symptoms and get tested. 

Free testing is available at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

El Paso County Public Health is reporting COVID-19 cases at a bar and a brewery in Colorado Springs. 

On July 10, the health department reported three employees at Supernova Bar and Arcade tested positive for the virus.

On July 13th, the health department reported two employees at Pikes Peak Brewing had tested positive. According to Pikes Peak Brewery's Facebook page, the two employees who tested positive do not have regular contact with customers.

The employees worked on July 1st, 3rd and 5th away from the public and the majority of the brewery's employees.

Pikes Peak Brewing believes the employees contracted the virus from a social interaction outside the workplace. Any employee who came into close contact with the affected workers must now test negative for Covid-19 before they can return to work.

The brewery is practicing safe measures to minimize the risk of infection, while also following the guidance of federal, state and county officials. They posted the following on the brewery's Facebook page:

"The safety of our guests, employees and business is paramount. Any employee who has symptoms is required to stay at home and get tested before returning to work. All employees are screened for symptoms before starting their shift."

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