MLB stadiums across the country are now used as vaccination sites against COVID-19. Here’s the latest information on what stages are used to help distribute vaccines.
MLB stands are now being used across the country as vaccination sites against COVID-19.
Here’s the latest information on what stages are used to help distribute vaccines.
Citi Field, New York (Mets)
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Mets owner Steve Cohen announced Tuesday that Citi Field will be used as one of the city’s 24/7 vaccination megapages starting the week of May 25. gener.
The Citi Field vaccination site, run by New York City Health + Hospitals, is for all New Yorkers and will serve about 5,000-7,000 people a day, according to Tuesday’s announcement.
Petco Park, San Diego (Pares)
The back door lot of Petco Park is now a San Diego County vaccination station.
The Padres home superstation began administering vaccines on Monday morning to San Diego Phase 1A category health workers.
The Petco Park vaccination site operates seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT.
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles (Dodgers)
Los Angeles will turn Dodger Stadium into a vaccine site starting this week, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Sunday.
The Dodger Stadium site will be able to vaccinate up to 12,000 people a day when fully operational.
“Since the beginning of this pandemic, Dodger Stadium has been the basis of our testing infrastructure, a vital part of our effort to track the spread of COVID-19, try to get ahead of outbreaks and save lives,” he said. said Garcetti in a statement. . “Vaccines are the safest way to defeat this virus and chart a path to recovery, so the city, county and our entire team are putting our best resources on the ground to get vaccinated for Angelenos. in the fastest, safest and most efficient way possible. “
Dodger Stadium was previously used as a test site for COVID-19, opening for the first time in May, but will now move to a vaccination distribution center.
Minute Maid Park, Houston (Astros)
Minute Maid Park was launched on Saturday as a vaccination site, with about 4,000 people are vaccinated.
Modern vaccines were distributed to health care workers, residents 65 years of age or older, and patients with underlying medical conditions.
“We are grateful to the Astros Foundation for being a valuable partner in the city’s COVID-19 response, providing facilities and resources for testing and vaccinations,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a statement. “Time and time again, the leadership of the Houston Astros demonstrates the organization’s commitment to our community.”
David Adler is a New York-based MLB.com reporter. Follow him on Twitter at @_dates.