Washington Football Team Hosting COVID Vaccines At Training Camp

RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Department of Health will hold a mobile vaccination clinic at the Washington Football Team’s training camp site in Richmond Wednesday through Saturday.

Members of the public who get a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the training camp will have the opportunity to win two free tickets and a parking pass to the Washington Football Team’s opening game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Aside from the mobile vaccination clinic, the Virginia Department of Health and COVIDWISE, Virginia’s free COVID-19 exposure notifications app, are going to have a major presence at the team’s training camp, which will take place at the Bon Secours Training Center at 2401 W. Leigh St. in Richmond.

“We are pleased to work with the Washington Football Team to help ensure that training camp is a fun, safe, and educational environment for everyone in attendance,” Virginia Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver M.D. said in a statement Monday. “Plus, with our mobile vaccination site set up all week at Training Camp, this is another wonderful opportunity for anyone who is able to get vaccinated to do so.”

The VDH and the team are partnering to provide several interactive events and educational resources for fans attending training camp.

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On Tuesday, on the opening day of training camp, the Washington Football Team and VDH will welcome about 100 health care professionals for a day of fun during which participants will put their football skills to the test against Washington Football Team alumni.

Attendees will have access to the field to perform the same tests that NFL prospects complete before being drafted, including the 40-yard dash, cone drill, 20-yard shuttle, high jump and long jump.

On Wednesday, about 100 front-line workers will enjoy a VIP experience during the first morning practice of training Camp. In addition, all fans visiting training camp who demonstrate proof they are front-line workers will receive a 20 percent discount at the team store.

The VDH will also provide a “Safety Zone” tent and numerous handwashing stations each day of camp.

The Washington Football Team's training camp practice sessions are open to the public and free of charge. Fans will be welcome onsite each day at the following times:

• Wednesday, July 28, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Thursday, July 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Friday, July 30, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Saturday, July 31, 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.