New York’s Major League Baseball teams, the Yankees and the Mets, will give free tickets to fans who get vaccinated against the coronavirus at their ballparks before the games, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday.
The @Mets, the @Yankees & @HealthNYGov are teaming up so that when you go to a game you can can get a vaccine right at the stadium.
When you do, you'll get a free ticket.
So if you love baseball (& protecting your community) — go to a game, get vaccinated & get a free ticket!
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 5, 2021
“If you get a vaccination, they will give you a free ticket to the game,” Cuomo said at a press briefing.
The offer of free baseball tickets, which follows several other vaccine incentives promoted by state and local officials, comes with a plan to separate vaccinated from unvaccinated spectators starting May 19, Cuomo said.
Statement from the New York Yankees: pic.twitter.com/LWwAGMWIFE
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 5, 2021