Due to the declining number of COVID-19 cases in the state of Louisiana, LSU announced today it’s lifting its COVID-19 protocols at Tiger Stadium, starting with the Oct. 16 against Florida.
Fans and attendees will still be required to wear masks in the indoor portions of the stadium, but proof of a vaccine or a negative test within 72 hours will no longer be required.
“The COVID-19 rates in Louisiana have dropped dramatically across the state over the last couple of weeks, and today, the state has a positivity rate below five percent,” said Dr. Catherine O’Neal, Chief Medical Officer at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge and a member of the SEC’s Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force. “Because of this success, we are able to lift the vaccine and testing requirements for entry into Tiger Stadium. By balancing mitigation efforts and risk in the ongoing fight to end the pandemic, we can protect our community and safely celebrate the traditions that bring us together.”
Gameday testing, fast pass pre-verification, and all other entrance-related procedures will no longer be in place. Masks will no longer be required in outdoor locations of the stadium for guests under 12 years of age.
LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward thanked the fans for stepping up and helping stop the spread of the virus.
“Their commitment to protecting our community and supporting our student-athletes has never wavered.,” Woodward said in a statement. “We remain fully committed to providing a gameday experience that is as safe and as enjoyable as possible for all guests, and we will continue to work with University leadership and rely on medical expertise to ensure we are taking reasonable and necessary precautions to protect the health of our community.”