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Columbus Crew SC offer fans COVID-19 vaccines during Saturday’s match

COLUMBUS — Fans who attended the Columbus Crew SC’s match against D.C. United on Saturday had the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine while the clubs were on the pitch.

According to our news partners at 10TV in Columbus, fans who went Saturday’s home match were able to receive the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Vaccinations were given to fans through a partnership with Columbus Public Health.

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Columbus Public Health had a station set up in front of the Black & Gold gates at Historic Crew Stadium. Attendees had until halftime to get their shot, if they wanted.

Club President and General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko said that 93 percent of the club’s players and team staff had already been vaccinated.

“We want to thank Columbus Public Health for working with us to provide our community with free vaccines and want to encourage everyone out there to get their shot,” Bezbatchenko said.

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