Ontario to allow 550 fully vaccinated health care workers to watch Game 7

Ontario will be allowing a few hundred fully vaccinated frontline health-care workers into the Scotiabank Arena for Game 7 of the Leafs vs. Canadiens.

According to a statement from Premier Doug Ford 550 workers, including hospital and long-term care staff, have been invited to attend the game.

BREAKING: Ontario premier Doug Ford announces his government has signed off on 550 fully vaccinated frontline health care workers attending Game 7 between the #Canadiens and #Leafs tonight at Scotiabank Arena. #TMLTalk #LeafsForever #GoHabsGo #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/bWJAnP1mQ1

— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) May 31, 2021

“With these health care workers having received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at least two weeks ago, and with precautionary measures in place like screening, masking, distancing, enhanced cleaning and crowd control, public health officials are confident we can put these special fans in the stands safely and with minimal risk,” said Ford.

“This small token of appreciation doesn’t measure up to the sacrifices they’ve made during COVID-19, but it is an opportunity for us to recognize their heroic efforts to keep each and every one of us safe. It also shows that the more of us who get vaccinated, the faster we can return to doing the things we miss.”

.@chchtv @CHCHNews Each Toronto-based hospital is conducting their own lottery for tonight’s game. Humber River Hospital will be giving out 50 tickets. #TorvsMtl

— Phil Perkins (@PhilPerkinsCHCH) May 31, 2021

Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment is covering the cost.