Vikings Territory · Aug 24, 2021
Vikings Toss Up Hail Mary with Team Epidemiologist Appearance
Aug 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer looks on during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportsAlthough Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer stated two weeks ago that he was “done” talking about the coronavirus vaccine, the topic remains on his mind.
On Monday — the day that the FDA approved the Pfizer COVID vaccine — the Vikings presented epidemiologist and infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm before the team.
Dr. Michael Osterholm spoke to the Vikings, who have the NFL's lowest vaccination rate, this morning about the COVID-19 vaccines.
