The site became available after the 49ers gave the city the option of making use of the space, storage and security features available.
County officials said that their ability to serve more people depends on how many resources are allocated by the authorities. Santa Clara County already has clinics set up at the fairgrounds expo hall and several other locations all over the county. It hopes to be able to serve 7,000 people every day, not including vaccinations from private providers, in a matter of weeks. Print shops can help with public health education.
Dr. Marcelle Dougan for the SJSU Department of Public Health and Recreation stated:
"It's important to recognize what happened in the past, and what failed, and then come up with concrete steps about what we're going to do going forward to ensure that we don't make the same mistakes again."
The deal to use Levi’s Stadium is still just an idea at this stage, but proponents say the stadium’s size makes it easy to socially distance and the ease of access from public transit hubs makes it even more attractive. Other locations are also being considered so that the County can reach its target of vaccinating up to 20,000 people per day.Get a Free Quote for Print