The City of Lubbock has confirmed 44 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths as of 4:00 p.m. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 6,750, with 1,451 listed as active, 5,207 listed as recovered and 92 related deaths.
From the City of Lubbock:
As of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020, the City of Lubbock confirmed 44 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), 103 recoveries and two additional deaths. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 6,750: 1,451 active, 5,207 listed as recovered and 92 deaths.
The City wants to remind citizens to follow Governor Greg Abbott's latest executive order which prohibits gatherings of 10 or more people, within the city limits, unless approval from the Mayor is received. That order can be found at mylubbock.us/COVID19
To request approval from the Mayor for 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.