The National Guard will close the gates of Pedrín Zorrilla upon completion of the vaccination capacity

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The gates of the Pedrín Zorrilla coliseito in Hato Rey were closed this morning after people’s maximum capacity to vaccinate against COVID-19 had been reached, the Puerto Rico National Guard (GNPR) reported in written statements.

“The vaccination capacity for today, Thursday December 24, has been completed. Only people already in the parking lot of Pedrin Zorrilla will be vaccinated. We are closed on Friday December 25th. Saturday and Sunday we will continue the vaccination mission from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm “said José Reyes, general assistant to the GNPPR.

The general, in turn, warned that those who are still waiting to enter the facilities via the adjacent avenues will not be served.

  • The National Guard of Puerto Rico opened the first regional COVID-19 vaccination center in the Pedrín Zorrilla coliseito, in San Juan on Wednesday.

    The National Guard of Puerto Rico opened the first regional COVID-19 vaccination center in the Pedrín Zorrilla coliseito, in San Juan on Wednesday. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Although the start of the operations was exclusively for health workers not working in hospitals, other civilians came to the site, causing confusion.

    Although the start of the operations was exclusively for health workers not working in hospitals, other civilians came to the site, causing confusion. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The vaccination was also characterized by a strong traffic congestion around the coliseite.

    The vaccination was also characterized by heavy traffic congestion around the coliseite. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Medical personnel are waiting in their vehicle to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

    Medical personnel are waiting in their vehicle to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • With the plug, the state police mobilized into the area and the municipal police took control of the entrance to the area.

    The plug mobilized the state police into the area and the municipal police took control of the entrance to the area. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The Mayor of San Juan, Carmen Yulín Cruz, contributed to the logistics of the event.

    San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz contributed to the logistics of the event. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The forces of the National Guard continued to control the flow of people to the outskirts of the Coliseito.

    The National Guard forces continued to control the flow of people to the outskirts of the Coliseito. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The logistics set up by the National Guard determined that citizens who would receive the vaccine would have to wait in their vehicles for a call.

    The logistics set up by the National Guard determined that citizens who would receive the vaccine would have to wait in their vehicles for a call. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The National Guard forces operated a logistics that allowed parking of 500 vehicles, but that number was exceeded.

    The National Guard troops controlled a logistics that allowed 500 vehicles to be parked, but that number was exceeded. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • National Guard adjutant general José Reyes said the expectation for that day was to vaccinate between 3,000 and 4,000 health workers.

    National Guard adjutant general José Reyes said the expectation for that day was to vaccinate between 3,000 and 4,000 health workers. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • People waiting for treatment to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

    People waiting for treatment to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Within the coliseite there are approximately 16 immunization stations.

    Within the coliseite there are approximately 16 immunization stations. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • Despite the fact that the vaccination should last until 4 p.m., the National Guard closed the doors of the coliseito at 12 noon.

    Although the vaccination should last until 4 p.m., the National Guard closed the doors of the coliseito at 12 noon. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

  • The National Guard is expected to open other vaccination centers in Arecibo, Caguas and Ponce.

    The National Guard is expected to open other vaccination centers in Arecibo, Caguas and Ponce. (Ramón “Tonito” Zayas)

“There is a call for patience. The vaccination projection is until June 30 ″, he said.

The GNPR reported that logistics are in the process of opening the 10 remaining vaccination centers on the island. Meanwhile, the College of Surgeons has an initiative to vaccinate doctors and dentists from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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