MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Two of the Minnesota Vikings’ star players said Tuesday they haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine, though the team has made efforts to educate players on the shot and it is widely available in the state.
Safety Harrison Smith and wide receiver Adam Thielen both said they are not vaccinated during a Zoom call with reporters.
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“I have not been vaccinated,” Smith said.
“I am not, not at this moment, no,” Thielen said.
Both players stressed the team’s efforts to educate players on the vaccine and let them make their own decision about receiving it.