Minnesota vaccine rollout will cover 183K in first round

Gov. Tim Walz and his administration gave details on COVID-19 vaccine distribution Tuesday, including who would be prioritized in receiving the initial dosages. The governor says that there’s enough for about 183,000 people in the first rounds of distribution for those in high-priority groups to receive the vaccination.  This is the MPR News evening update for Dec. 8, 2020. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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