Lumpkin County releases football game-day guidelines
Lumpkin Co. Football, Sports, Team FYN Sports August 28, 2020
Lumpkin County high school earlier today released their football game-day guidelines and procedures for 2020 in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.
These guidelines come straight from the Lumpkin County High School athletics website and are as follows:
- All stadium personnel will undergo temperature checks prior to entering the stadium.
- All tickets will be sold at the gate for $7.00
- All spectators are expected to self-screen for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to entering the stadium. Spectators with fevers or any symptoms are asked to stay at home.
- Social distancing is to be observed by all spectators. Families are to stay together while seated in the stadium.
- Wearing a mask is not mandatory, but is highly suggested.
- There will be no restrictions on stadium capacity.
- The visiting school may bring their marching band. Each band will have a section of the bleachers that will be marked and the bands must practice social distancing. Please refrain from entering the marked locations for the band.
- No spectators will be allowed on the field at any time unless invited (senior night or homecoming). Their will be no pick-up football games, tag games, etc. before, during or after the game.
- The concession stand will be open, but we must follow state guidelines for “restaurants, bars, and banquet and catering facilities/services.” All concession workers must wear a mask and gloves. Any individuals in line must practice social distancing.
- Media with credentials will be allowed on the sidelines will administrative approval.
This is the first local area school to release their guidelines for football game-day.
It should be expected that all other schools will follow some sort of form of this plan.
Trump COVID-19 Guidelines limit gatherings to 10
Featured Stories, State & National March 16, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump and the White House COVID-19 task force issued new guidelines for the next 15 days, including limiting gatherings to 10 people and avoiding dining in public spaces.
The 3 p.m. press conference focused on how telling Americans how they can help “flatten the curve” of the virus, so the nation can “turn the corner.”
In the guidelines issued today, Americans are highly advised to:
- Limit gatherings to 10 people or less, including in-home gatherings
- Avoid eating or drinking in restaurants, bars, or public food courts, use drive-thrus, pick-up, and delivery services
- Avoid discretionary travel – shopping trips and social visits
- Do not visit nursing homes, long-term health care, or retirement facilities
- Wash your hands
- Don’t touch your face
- Sneeze or cough into a tissue or inside of your elbow
- Disinfect used items and surfaces frequently
However, Trump cautioned that everyone may feel the effects of COVID-19 into July and August. Also, the President didn’t want to focus on the possibility of a recession at this time. He believes the markets will rebound once the virus abates.
“I think you’re going to see a tremendous, tremendous surge,” Trump said about the markets.
copy of new guidelines from the White House and CDC.
While the White House isn’t instituting a nationwide quarantine presently, Trump did make it clear that “hot spots” could potentially be placed under quarantine. Currently, the New Rochelle is considered a “containment zone” not a quarantined city.
Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, added that anyone who is sick should stay home. Also, if anyone in a home is diagnosed with COVID-19, the entire house should quarantine in the home to prevent spread.
“We really want people to be separated at this time,” Birx stated. She also addressed millennials directly because changes in their behaviors could significantly affect the course of the virus. Millennials are connected to each other and can spread information across platforms.
copy of guidelines from the White House and CDC.