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Hello, communicators:

The National Football League announced that it’s inviting 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to this year’s Super Bowl, to join the 14,500 fans that are allowed to attend this year’s matchup in Tampa, Florida:

The NFL is inviting 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to attend Super Bowl LV to thank and honor them for their continued extraordinary service during the pandemic.

To celebrate, @nflcommish surprised Sarasota Memorial Hospital health care workers with tickets to #SBLV. pic.twitter.com/iurMY0BvMM

— NFL (@NFL) January 22, 2021

In a press release, the NFL wrote:

The NFL will also recognize health care heroes around the country through a variety of special moments both in the stadium and during the CBS broadcast.

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