LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) — The following is a news release from the City of Lubbock:
As of 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020, the City of Lubbock confirmed 75 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and 31 recoveries. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 10,312: 2,352 active, 7,843 listed as recovered and 117 deaths.
For Texas Tech home football games, those wishing to have a tailgate off of the university campus, must follow guidelines set by the City of Lubbock. For outdoor tailgate events with 10-49 participants, a Small Tailgate Approval Checklist must be submitted to lubbocksafe@mylubbock.us a minimum of five days before the event.
An outdoor tailgating event with an anticipated 50 participants or more must submit a separate plan for consideration by the Mayor of the City of Lubbock detailing how safety concerns regarding COVID-19 will be addressed. These plans should be submitted to lubbocksafe@mylubbock.us a minimum of five days prior to the event for approval.
To request approval from the Mayor for other outdoor events with anticipated gatherings of 10 or more people, visit mylubbock.us/lubbocksafe where you will find an approval checklist. Completed checklists should be submitted to lubbocksafe@mylubbock.us a minimum of ten days prior to the event for approval.
(News release from the City of Lubbock)