CLEVELAND — Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb will meet with members of the media Monday to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. 

What You Need To Know

  • Mayor Justin Bibb is set to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and the upcoming NBA All-Star Game

  • Bibb is concluding his first month in office after replacing Frank Jackson on Jan. 3

  • Bibb recently launched a COVID-19 task force with a goal of increasing the city’s vaccination rate

  • The city is also set to host the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 20, which is expected to bring millions of dollars of economic impact to the community

Bibb’s office said the mayor will “discuss the new citywide campaign to encourage vaccination, boosters and health education.” 

When he took office earlier this month, Bibb formed a COVID-19 task force in hopes of increasing the vaccination rate in the community. 

"COVID-19 cases are rising across the city and the health and safety of our community is a top priority.” Bibb said earlier this month. “This task force will advise us on strategies and public policies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, encourage vaccinations, and promote awareness of available resources.”

Additionally, Cleveland is set to host the NBA All-Star Game, which will be held at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Feb. 20. 

Bibb’s office said the mayor will discuss the “economic and social impact of NBA All-Star, as well as additional support that the Cleveland Cavaliers and NBA will provide to the city’s vaccination and testing efforts.”

When the NBA announced in 2018 that the All-Star Game would come to Cleveland, County Executive Armond Budish estimated the event would bring nearly $100 million in economic impact.

 

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