NFL to Invite, Pay Tribute to Vaccinated Healthcare Workers in Super Bowl LV

By Neil P. First Posted: Dec 17, 2020 11:31 AM EST

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Super Bowl Press Conference.

The National Football League (NFL) plans to invite the vaccinated healthcare workers during the Super Bowl LV to give support to the modern heroes.

Healthcare workers are just one of the many frontliners who continue to serve the country amid the global pandemic. They deserve to be honored and recognized because of the sacrifices they do every day despite the life-threatening COVID-19.

NFL Will Invite Vaccinated Healthcare Workers

The Super Bowl is one of the anticipated events every year. Thousands of individuals coming from different places and races come to witness the Super Bowl.

The previous Super Bowl was centered on Latin artists and performers like Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. It was the last biggest event in the country before the nationwide lockdown.

The next Super Bowl will be on Feb. 7 and it will be held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. According to CBS Sports, NFL plans to celebrate the hard work and significant sacrifices of healthcare workers at Super Bowl LV amid the global pandemic.

NFL is now currently working with the public health officials in hopes of having the vaccinated healthcare workers in the crowd during the Super Bowl LV.

This is just a simple way of giving thanks and honor to people who continue to fight COVID-19 and helping patients to combat and survive against the deadly virus.

Ian Rapoport posted on his official Twitter account that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the plan in a letter to Rob Higgins, president of the Tampa Super Bowl Host Committee. Goodell sent the letter to Rob Higgins earlier today.

Goodell's Letter to Higgins

The letter of Goodell stipulated the interest of the NFL to invite vaccinated healthcare workers. Goodell said, "We are currently discussing with public health officials our desire to invite vaccinated health care workers to the Super Bowl as our guests. Subject to their approval and in consultation with your team, we aim to do this in a safe and responsible way."

There are no exact details yet on how the Super Bowl will be celebrated but NFL will make sure that they will highlight the sacrifices of healthcare workers who put their lives on hold and in jeopardy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Goodell also acknowledged that every day, millions of healthcare workers put their lives on the line just to serve the people. With their invitation to the NFL, Goodell hopes to pay tribute to these unsung heroes and hopefully inspire other people to do the same.

Meanwhile, the league has not yet determined the maximum capacity for Super Bowl LV but part of its current plans is to have at least have some fans in the seats for the most-watched game in the United States.

There were many changes and implementations done in the NFL since the global pandemic began. That included social distancing protocols and mask mandates.

These have been the theme at stadiums that have allowed fans to enter this year. NFL is also confident that those restrictions are working well.