LSU requiring proof of vaccine for fans

[aubiefifty 17,487]

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine or negative test required to attend LSU football games in Tiger Stadium

 

3-4 minutes

---

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - LSU will require fans 12 years of age and older to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test to attend football games in Tiger Stadium this season.

Officials say a vaccination card, a photo or photocopy of a vaccination card, or verified digital proof of vaccination, including LA Wallet or another government-sanctioned mobile app, will be accepted, with entry granted upon visual inspection.

CLICK/TAP HERE for a list of vaccination sites

Fans who have not received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test. The negative COVID-19 PCR test must be taken within 72 hours prior to entry into the stadium.

Fans under the age of 12 will not have to present a negative test. LSU is encouraging children for children younger than 5 to wear masks inside the stadium.

Masks are required inside the stadium for children ages 5 to 11 years old.

The new policy will be in effect beginning on Sept. 11 for LSU’s home opener against McNeese State.

RELATED STORIES:

“As the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana, our foremost responsibility is to ensure the safety of our students, our supporters, and our community,” LSU President William Tate IV said. “While we are aware of the diverse perspectives across the nation regarding masks and vaccinations, we must take all reasonable measures to protect our campus and community, not only on gamedays, but long after guests have left Tiger Stadium. The current threat to our lives, our health, and to our medical systems due to COVID-19 is overburdening our hospitals, and we must do our part to stop the spread.”

“We have the best fans in college football, and we are doing everything we can to ensure their experience in Tiger Stadium this fall is safe and enjoyable,” Athletic Director Scott Woodward said. “When our fans arrive on Saturdays to cheer on the Tigers, they will have confidence that we have taken measures to mitigate their health risks. Our football team has reached 99.1% vaccination, and we are incredibly proud of them for doing their part to protect their team and their community. We are confident our fans will do the same, and I encourage all Tiger fans to receive vaccinations today.”

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards also commented on Tiger Stadium’s new protocols.

“Thank you to LSU and LSU football for helping keep fans safe in Tiger Stadium this year. You still have time to Geaux Get Vaccinated before kickoff,” Gov. Edwards said.

LSU officials say they will continue to update fans on this upcoming season’s gameday procedures. The first such update will be released on Aug. 27.

The COVID-19 protocols for the LSU football season are similar to the entry requirements for New Orleans Saints games at the Caesars Superdome.

This is a breaking news story. WAFB will update this story when more information is available.

[AUwent 3,784]

Good on LSU. If you want it to be your choice (TM) you'd better accept the consequences.

Edited August 24, 2021 by AUwent

[CleCoTiger 1,957]

Unfortunately, while I agree with what LSU is doing here, with the Alabama legislature and governor being what they are, Auburn is essentially powerless to implement a policy like this even if they should decide it's the best course and would choose to. The legislature and the governor of this...um..."very fine, very forward looking state that continually leads the nation in all good things"**...has made such a policy (vaccine passports) illegal.

**No sarcasm tag required.

[weagl1 1,793]

Way to go LSU!

[j0hnnyRingo 1,445]

I just dont understand the logic of having a test that is 72 hours old.  A test from Thursday that shows a negative result is pointless on Saturday due to the way Covid incubates prior to being able to trigger a positive test.

 

When my son had Covid, he was around a sick friend on a Friday evening, we tested him that Sunday (Rapid & PCR) both were negative.  Monday evening he felt like crap, tested him Tuesday morning and he was positive for Covid.  So, 48 hours prior to his positive test he had a negative test...  If they mandate a negative test, it needs to be done prior to entrance, otherwise it's pointless.

[WDE_OxPx_2010 5,334]

12 minutes ago, j0hnnyRingo said:

I just dont understand the logic of having a test that is 72 hours old.  A test from Thursday that shows a negative result is pointless on Saturday due to the way Covid incubates prior to being able to trigger a positive test.

 

When my son had Covid, he was around a sick friend on a Friday evening, we tested him that Sunday (Rapid & PCR) both were negative.  Monday evening he felt like crap, tested him Tuesday morning and he was positive for Covid.  So, 48 hours prior to his positive test he had a negative test...  If they mandate a negative test, it needs to be done prior to entrance, otherwise it's pointless.

This is how LSU is getting around REALLY caring. They are doing something, which optics will say is better than ignoring it, but it's not really what needs to be done, as you've pointed out. LSU needs the optics right now.

Edited August 25, 2021 by WDE_OxPx_2010

[Gowebb11 9,543]

Say goodbye to ticket scalpers and hello to immunization card scalpers. 😅

[j0hnnyRingo 1,445]

18 minutes ago, WDE_OxPx_2010 said:

This is how LSU is getting around REALLY caring. They are doing something, which optics will say is better than ignoring it, but it's not really what needs to be done, as you've pointed out. LSU needs the optics right now.

Very true.  

[penguin149 391]

They are going to check vaccination cards and ID's of 102,321 people before each home game???  What about the food vendors?  TV crew required to comply as well?  Security must comply?  What if you're vaccinated but would test positive for COVID?  Can't get enough people to work fast food around my town....workforce at Tiger Stadium may be severely limited!

[SumterAubie 3,033]

On 8/25/2021 at 9:29 PM, penguin149 said:

They are going to check vaccination cards and ID's of 102,321 people before each home game???  What about the food vendors?  TV crew required to comply as well?  Security must comply?  What if you're vaccinated but would test positive for COVID?  Can't get enough people to work fast food around my town....workforce at Tiger Stadium may be severely limited!

A logistics nightmare, but hell, at least they are doing something to help combat the spread of this killer.