Dozens of eligible members within the New Orleans Pelicans organization received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has expanded eligibility for vaccination to anyone aged 16 or older with an underlying health condition.
One condition is a body mass index above 25, a criterion that many NBA players meet.
“Pelicans support the state’s vital efforts to encourage everyone to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, since large-scale vaccination in our community is the best way to keep everyone safe and end the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. the team in a demonstration.
Many of the eligible players received a vaccination, including Sindarius Thornwell.
Coaches across the league are asking the performance team when a vaccine will be available, according to sources.
The Mavs are awaiting approval from the league office to move forward with a vaccination plan for players and officials, sources told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.