Less than a month from now the Mets will be hosting their home opener at the ballpark, in front of a live crowd at 10% capacity, about 1,000 people.
That means the COVID vaccination mega-site set up at the facility will have to be moved to make way for the fans.
The vaccination center will move from the Jackie Robinson Rotunda to McFadden's sports bar and restaurant, which no access to the facility's concourses.
April 8th is the Mets home opener.
READ MORE: NYC indoor dining can soon increase to 50% capacity
Indoor dining to expand soon, but many restaurants are closed for good
The vaccination mega-site at Citi Field opened on February and has vaccinated as many as 2,000 people per day.
This week, the site is averaging between 500 to 1,000 appointments daily, depending on available vaccine supply.
A similar vaccination facility adjustment is expected at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees' home opener is April 1.
READ MORE: It's opening day at Citi Field -- for vaccinations
Citi Field, possibly Yankee Stadium to become mega-vaccination site
[Ads /]
==
MORE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 COVERAGE
New York City COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
[Ads /]
New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
Find out if you are eligible and where you can go to get your vaccine
Do you have coronavirus symptoms?
Where to get tested in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
WATCH: Eyewitness to a Pandemic
[Ads /]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on coronavirus
Submit a News Tip or Question