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The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), along with AMRI Hospital Ltd, is holding a vaccination camp on Friday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata to ensure that the players and staff remain healthy from the coronavirus. The drive will take place ahead of the IPL matches, which is going to start from 9th May.
Eden Gardens will be hosting 10 matches of IPL starting with the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad on 9th May.
A letter has already been issued by Joly Chaudhuri, the Joint Secretary, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal stating that “The site has been found to be suitable for conduct of vaccination with all necessary HR and logistical support from AMRI Hospitals Ltd.”
CAB President Avishek Dalmiya said that “COVID 19 vaccine is our best defence against this virus at the moment.
Hence, The Cricket Association of Bengal and its Covid Task Force are making proper arrangements at Eden Gardens with support from AMRI Hospital to ensure 100 per cent of eligible committee members, staffs and CAB groundsmen are able to get vaccinated at the first instance on 30th of April 2021 since IPL matches are scheduled to be held here shortly.
He also added “The initiative has been termed as ‘Stay Safe Vaccination Drive’ and the catch line given to it is help protect yourself and others in a bid to encourage the stakeholders to avail the facility of getting vaccinated.”
“Now as per the rules and guidelines, those who are above the age of 45 are eligible for this camp. However, there would be more such arrangements organised for the Bengal team players playing at various levels once above 18-year-old persons become eligible to get vaccinated after 1st of May 2021. Umpires, scorers, observers amongst others would also be provided with an opportunity.”