Austin Public Health has officially reviewed and approved the Austin City Limits Music Festival’s COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan. Even though the Health and Safety Plan was approved, final approval of the event is still contingent on the ability to support the healthcare and safety system, the city said Tuesday.
- The City has approved the following criteria:
- A printed copy of a negative COVID-19 test result will be required to attend ACL Festival 2021. The negative COVID-19 printed test result must be obtained within 72 hours of entering ACL Festival.
- Patrons who are fully vaccinated may show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination instead of proof of negative test. Patrons showing proof of vaccine do not need to be tested to enter ACL Festival.
- Additionally, organizers must develop strategies for maintaining at least 6 feet of social distancing, and include “mask zones” in outdoor event areas where social distancing is not possible. According to Local Order (20210811-033) masks are required at City of Austin or Travis County facilities with exceptions.
- More details on the event’s ACL Festival Fan Health Pledge can be found on ACL Festival website www.aclfestival.com.
“ACL Festival organizers submitted a COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan that is sensitive to the current strain on our healthcare system and includes strategies to reduce the need to transport patients to local hospitals. Additionally, their plan requires masking indoors and in established mask zones, social distancing where possible, and indicates an ability to ensure attendees have a negative COVID test and/or are fully vaccinated,” said Austin Public Health Department Director, Adrienne Sturrup.
