Super Bowl (NFL): 22,000 fans at the stadium, including 7,500 healthcare workers, on 07/02/2021

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"The National Football League invites 7,500 vaccinated health workers to Super Bowl LV, to honor them and thank them for their extraordinary service during the pandemic," said the North American football league on 22/01/2021 . The 55th edition of the Super Bowl will be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the defending champions Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida, USA), on 07/02/2021.

"The majority of these health professionals will come from hospitals and health care facilities in Tampa and the central Florida region. All 32 NFL clubs will also select health professionals vaccinated in their region to attend the Super Bowl," said the NFL, which "will also reward healthcare staff across the country by organizing a series of special moments, in the stadium and during the broadcast on CBS (national, free-TV channel),".

Due to the health context linked to the Covid-19 epidemic, the attendance of Raymond James Stadium (65,890 capacity), where the Super Bowl will be played, is limited to 22,000 spectators, or about one third of its capacity. 14,500 places will…

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