Major pharmacies to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines this week

Walmart and Thrifty White pharmacies will be administering about 16,000 doses of the vaccine this week for Minnesotans 65 and older at locations across Minnesota. Those doses are part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Hosted by Phil Picardi.

Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.