As a thank you to those who risked their lives during the coronavirus pandemic, the National Football League plans on inviting front line health care workers to the Super Bowl, which will be played February 7th in Tampa Bay, CBS Sports reports.
“We know that over the past year, these frontline workers have put their own lives at risk to the benefit of society and we owe them our ongoing gratitude,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote in a letter to the president of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Committee. ” … We hope that in some small way, this initiative will inspire our country and recognize these true American heroes as we look forward to a better and healthier year.”
“We are currently discussing with public health officials our desire to invite vaccinated health care workers to the Super Bowl as our guests,” Goodell said in his letter. “Subject to their approval and in consultation with your team, we aim to do this in a safe and responsible way.”
The league has not made any decisions on how many people would be allowed in the stadium during the Super Bowl, even though the attendees would have to verify they received the coronavirus vaccine.