The City of Lubbock has confirmed 33 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths as of 4:00 p.m. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 6,885 with 1,510 listed as active, 5,282 listed as recovered, and 93 related deaths.
From the City of Lubbock:
As of 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2020, the City of Lubbock confirmed 33 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and 6 recoveries. The total number of cases in Lubbock County is 6,885: 1,510 active, 5,282 listed as recovered and 93 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.