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On day 297 of the pandemic in Chile, the name of Zulema Riquelme became a milestone in the fight against coronavirus in our country, since the senior nursing technician (TENS) was the first person to receive the coronavirus vaccine in the territory.
“It was something unexpected. I’m excited. That all the people get vaccinated and keep getting vaccinated “Riquelme declared.
Before the gaze of the press, the Metropolitan Hospital worker recounted her personal experience throughout the health emergency: “They were difficult months because I couldn’t see my family. Very tired. I am proud that they have chosen me, that my colleagues feel represented ”.
He also spoke to people who are doubtful about the effectiveness and effects of the vaccine, developed by Pfizer and Biontech.
“I understand that people are suspicious because it is good, but that they get vaccinated as soon as possible and that they take good care of themselves, which is what we who work in health say the most. They help us lower the workload “, Hill.
For his part, the doctor Juan Emilio Cornejo was the second inoculated: “They have been exhausting months. This is the beginning of a hope that we will control the pandemic. It is an important day for everyone ”.
The nurse Adriana arias, the third, said that “this is the beginning of the immunization campaign and we are excited to kick-start and continue adding to the rest of the health service.”
The kinesiologist of the Military Hospital, Oscar Vera, was the fourth vaccinated: “it marks a milestone in health in Chile, it is the first country to receive the first Pfizer vaccine (…) we cannot lower our guard.”
AND Ruth Herrera, a health assistant at Hospital Metropolitano, said that “I am very excited. By choice I got vaccinated. I have many reasons: to take care of the family, to take care of myself and to continue working. Don’t be afraid, get vaccinated ”.
