Banner’s surpasses 100,000 COVID vaccinations
On Tuesday, Banner reached the milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines at its PODs across the state. “Back in December, we were one of the first vaccination sites to actually open up in the state of Arizona, and this was done despite the incredible pressures upon us and our frontlines of our hospitals,” Bessel said. “But we knew the importance of this work and we absolutely rose to that occasion. During this past month, we have continued to create an efficient mass vaccination process.” However, many counties, including Pima, are experiencing a limited vaccine supply disproportionate to the population. According to Bessel, a new vaccine may be authorized to speed up the process.
Arizona Cactus League asks MLB to delay start of spring training Follow Us
Question of the Day By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times - Monday, January 25, 2021
The Arizona Cactus league has asked MLB to delay the beginning of spring training due to the high coronavirus infection rates in the area.
In a letter sent to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, executive director of the Cactus League Bridget Binsbacher and the leaders of nearby cities said the community remains ready to work with MLB and has created a task force to make sure the 10 spring training facilities are safe.
“But in view of the current state of the pandemic in Maricopa County with one of the nation’s highest infection rates we believe it is wise to delay the start of spring training to allow for the COVID-19 situation to improve here,” the letter said.
The MLB Players Association released a statement Monday afternoon via Twitter.
Statement from the Major League Baseball Players Association regarding the Cactus League letter: pic.twitter.com/5j0vGewKC7 MLBPA Communications (@MLBPA News) January 25, 2021 “While we, of course, share the goals of a safe Spring Training and regular season, MLB has repeatedly assured us that it has instructed its teams to be prepared for an on time start to Spring Training and the Regular Season and we continue to devote all our efforts to making sure that that takes place as safely as possible,” the statement said. If spring training were to be delayed, MLB would not be able to make this decision unilaterally. It would have to reach an agreement with the Players Association, which has been adamant about starting spring training on time.
Jan. 25, 2021
Although the start of spring training may be delayed, the Chicago Cubs have sent emails to season-ticket holders at Sloan Park in Mesa that the club is shifting to limited, socially distanced pod-style seating for their games. (File photo by Kevin Hurley/Cronkite News)
PHOENIX – The Cactus League has asked Major League Baseball (MLB) to delay the start of spring training in Arizona due to high COVID-19 infection rates in Maricopa County. The request came in a letter addressed to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.
“In view of the current state of the pandemic in Maricopa County – with one of the nation’s highest infection rates – we believe it is wise to delay the start of spring training to allow for the COVID-19 situation to improve here,” the letter sent on Friday said.