Holland Hospital in southwest Michigan has severed ties with Minnesota Vikings star Kirk Cousins because of the quarterback's refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
In a statement released Friday (via WHTC), the medical center in Cousins' hometown said it can no longer use the 32-year-old as a spokesperson in the interest of consistent and safe public messaging:
"As the trusted health care leader along the lakeshore, we are committed to providing accurate, timely health information and guidance based on guidelines from the CDC and medical experts.
"While we acknowledge that each person is entitled to their own viewpoints, those who speak on our behalf must support messages that align with the hospital's position on matters of vital importance to individual and community health.