(Foxboro, MA) -- The New England Patriots are set to welcome back fans to Gillette Stadium this week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. The Pats are hosting the Washington Football Club on Thursday night. Gillette has undergone several pandemic safety modifications, including tickets only being accessible via smartphone and no cash sales. The policy also indicates COVID-19 vaccinations will not be required for entry into the stadium, but ticketholders must agree to not attend if they have recently tested positive or been exposed. Unvaccinated fans are being asked mask up.
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