MLB baseball fields across the country are now used as COVID-19 vaccination sites. Here’s the latest information on which stadiums are used to distribute the vaccines.
MLB baseball fields across the country are now used as COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Here’s the latest information on which stadiums are used to distribute the vaccines.
Citi Field, New York (Mets)
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Steve Cohen, the owner of Mets, announced on Tuesday that Citi Field will be used as one of the city’s 24/7 vaccination centers starting the week of January 25.
The Citi Field vaccination site, which will be operated by New York City Health + Hospitals, is aimed at all New Yorkers and will serve approximately 5,000-7,000 people per day, according to the website. Tuesday’s announcement.
Petco Park, San Diego (Padres)
Petco Park’s tailgate is now a County of San Diego Vaccination Super Station.
The super station at the Padres’ house began administering vaccines on Monday morning to health professionals in San Diego’s Phase 1A category.
The Petco Park vaccination site is operational 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 vaccination site starting this week, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Sunday.
The Dodger Stadium site will be able to vaccinate up to 12,000 people per day when fully operational.
“From the start of this pandemic, Dodger Stadium has been home to our testing infrastructure, an essential part of our efforts to monitor the spread of COVID-19, stay ahead of outbreaks and save lives,” Garcetti said in a statement. . “Vaccines are the surest way to beat this virus and chart a path to recovery, so the city, the county and our entire team are using our best resources to get Angelenos vaccinated as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible.”
Formerly used as a COVID-19 testing site, Dodger Stadium first opened in that capacity in May, but it will now turn into a vaccination distribution center.
Minute Maid Park, Houston (Astros)
Minute Maid Park launched on Saturday as a vaccination site nearly 4,000 people are vaccinated.
Moderna vaccines were distributed to health professionals, residents aged 65 and older, and patients with underlying medical conditions.
“We are grateful to the Astros Foundation for being a valued partner in the city’s COVID-19 response by providing facilities and resources for testing and vaccinations,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a statement. “Time and time again, the Houston Astros leadership proves the organization’s commitment to our community.”
David Adler is a reporter for MLB.com based in New York. Follow him on Twitter at @_dates.