Fenway Park Opens 2021 Season With New Plans to Keep Fans Safe

The Boston Red Sox have announced that they have teamed up with Reckitt, the maker of Lysol, to create enhanced disinfection and cleaning measures at Fenway Park. The organization will implement heightened sanitation procedures in advance of welcoming fans back to Fenway Park for the regular season.

This initiative comes at a time when over 56% of sports fans are willing to wait longer for sports to return if doing so means athletes and team employees are assuming less risk to their health.”1 We know everyone is eager to get back to the ballpark to watch their favorite players on the diamond, but we also know an uneasiness still exists,” said E. Yuri Hermida, Executive Vice President of North America Hygiene for Reckitt. “After initially partnering with Major League Baseball late last year, we’re thrilled to now welcome the Red Sox into the fold and look forward to seeing Red Sox nation back in Fenway Park this Spring.”

Reckitt will supply EPA-approved disinfection products, proven to kill 99.9% of germs, including SARS-CoV-22, the virus that causes COVID-19, to use across areas where germs are most prevalent. Additionally, dispensers with Lysol Disinfecting Wipes will be made available around the ballpark for fans to use at their own discretion.

“We’re implementing a number of fan safety protocols and procedures for the upcoming season to support the safe return of fans to Fenway Park, and our partnership with Lysol and the use of their disinfectant products helps support these important efforts,” said Red Sox Vice President of Facilities Management, Jonathan Lister. “The Lysol brand is familiar to our fans who use the products in their homes every day. We hope our use of Lysol products helps inspire confidence in our enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols.”

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