What parents and kids need to know about getting the Pfizer vaccine
The Pfizer vaccine is now approved for kids ages 12 and up. Here’s what you need to know about how it works, side effects, and where to get the shots.
3 years ago
Phillies fans arrive for opening day at Citizens Bank Park on April 1, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Ask us about COVID-19: What questions do you have about the coronavirus and vaccines?
Amid a decline in positive cases of COVID-19, the Philadelphia Phillies announced Thursday that seating capacity at Citizens Bank Park will increase from 11,000 to 16,000 starting May 21, when the team faces the Boston Red Sox.
Beginning June 12, seating capacity at the South Philadelphia ballpark will return to 100%, according to the team’s website. Citizens Bank Park can hold 43,035 fans.
Tailgating in the lots surrounding the stadium will also return on June 12.
“A limited number of seating pods will be available for fans who prefer to remain in a socially-distanced environment,” said the team in a release.
Fans returned to Citizens Bank Park this season for the first time in more than a year.
On Opening Day, seating capacity was more than 8,800.
Get daily updates from WHYY News!
Sign up