City of Lubbock Confirms 78 Additional COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths

As of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020, the City of Lubbock confirmed 78 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), 374 recoveries and three deaths. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 10,122: 2,224 active, 7,782 listed as recovered and 116 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.

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