The National Guard closes the doors of the Pedrín Zorrilla after the vaccination capacity

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The large gates of the Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum in Hato Rei were closed this morning after reaching the maximum capacity of people to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the National Guard of Puerto Rico (GNPR) said in statements written.

“Vaccination capacity for today, Thursday, December 24, has been completed. Only people who are already inside the Pedrin Zorrilla car park will be vaccinated. We will be closed on Friday, December 25. We will continue on Saturday and Sunday. the vaccination mission from 8:00 to 4:00 pm “, Said José Reis, Assistant General of the GNPPR.

The general warned, in turn, that those people who are still waiting to enter the facilities by the adjacent avenues will not be attended to.

  • The National Guard of Puerto Rico opened this Wednesday the first regional vaccination center against COVID-19 in the Coliseito Pedrín Zorrilla, in San Juan.

    The National Guard of Puerto Rico opened this Wednesday the first regional vaccination center against COVID-19 in the Coliseito Pedrín Zorrilla, in San Juan. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Although the start of operations was exclusively for health professionals who do not work in hospitals, other citizens flocked to the site, which caused confusion.

    Although the start of operations was exclusively for health professionals who do not work in hospitals, other citizens flocked to the site, which caused confusion. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Vaccination was also marked by heavy vehicle congestion around the coliseum.

    Vaccination was also marked by heavy vehicle congestion around the coliseum. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Medical personnel waiting in their vehicle to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

    Medical personnel waiting in their vehicle to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The blockade caused the state police to mobilize in the area and the municipal police to take control of the entrance to the hotel.

    The blockage caused the state police to mobilize in the area and the municipal police to take control of the entrance to the hotel. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The mayoress of San Juan, Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto, collaborated with the logistics of the event.

    The mayoress of San Juan, Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto, collaborated with the logistics of the event. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The troops of the National Guard stayed controlling the flow of people to the outskirts of the coliseito.

    The troops of the National Guard stayed controlling the flow of people to the outskirts of the coliseito. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The logistics established by the National Guard established that citizens who were to receive the vaccine had to wait in their vehicles until they were called.

    The logistics established by the National Guard established that citizens who were to receive the vaccine had to wait in their vehicles until they were called. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The National Guard handled logistics that allowed 500 vehicles to be parked, but that number was exceeded.

    The National Guard handled logistics that allowed 500 vehicles to be parked, but that number was exceeded. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Assistant General of the National Guard, José Reyes, said the expectation of the day was to vaccinate between 3,000 and 4,000 health professionals.

    Assistant General of the National Guard, José Reyes, said the expectation of the day was to vaccinate between 3,000 and 4,000 health professionals. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • People waiting to be treated for vaccination against COVID-19.

    People waiting to be treated for vaccination against COVID-19. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Inside the coliseum are about 16 immunization stations.

    Inside the coliseum are about 16 immunization stations. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Although vaccination was supposed to last until 4:00 p.m., the National Guard closed the gates of the coliseum at noon.

    Although vaccination was supposed to last until 4:00 p.m., the National Guard closed the gates of the coliseum at noon. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The National Guard is expected to open other vaccination centers in Arecibo, Caguas and Ponce.

    The National Guard is expected to open other vaccination centers in Arecibo, Caguas and Ponce. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

“Patience is called. Vaccination is projected until June 30”, Has delimited.

The GNPR reported that it is working on the logistics to open the remaining 10 vaccination centers around the island. Meanwhile, the College of Surgeons has an initiative to vaccinate doctors and dentists from 8:00 to 2:00 pm

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