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.
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.