COVID-19 forces Giants to close all facilities, which may be used as staging areas

The New York Giants have closed all facilities in New Jersey, which may now be used as staging areas in battle against COVID-19.

The New York Giants announced on Monday that as of March 20, all team facilities in East Rutherford, New Jersey have been closed in accordance with the state’s stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Giants had previously pulled all scouts and personnel off the road, and mandated that the majority of employees work from home.

With the team’s facilities now empty, the space could be used by first-responders, medical personnel and/or FEMA in the continued battle against COVID-19. It is something that has reportedly been discussed.

The Meadowlands Sports Complex is a three-venue complex that houses MetLife Stadium, the Quest Diagnostics Training Center and the Meadowlands Racetrack.

Also on the property are the America Dream Entertainment Venue and the now-closed Meadowlands Arena.

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