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The University of Texas at Austin implemented mandatory COVID-19 testing for all students attending football games at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Dr. Mark Escott of Austin Public Health expressed concern that even with a 25,000-person limit and 200 hand-sanitizing kiosks, lines for restrooms and concessions pose a transmission risk. Students must present proof of a negative test to receive their tickets.
Austin COVID-19 Metrics, Hospital Admissions, and Stage Four Restrictions
Austin Public Health officials are maintaining Stage Four COVID-19 restrictions despite hospital admissions falling below the previously established threshold of 44 per week. Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott indicates a shift in strategy, moving away from hospitalizations as a key indicator toward positivity rates and new cases. This policy change draws criticism for being inconsistent with prior public promises to reopen businesses.
