Great Britain: 90 years old receives its first vaccine



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THE 90 year old Margaret Κίναν done the first person in the world to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, from today COVID-19 vaccination started in Great Britain, after the Pfizer vaccine was approved last week.

THE Margaret Keenan, where will turn 91 years old next week, he is from Coventry and received the vaccine at the local hospital at 8:31 (Greek time).

“I feel very privileged to be the first person to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. It is the best birthday gift I could ask for, because that way I can finally look forward to spending the New Year with my family and friends, after spending most of it. from last year alone. “characteristically stated the 90 years old woman.


BREAK: The first patient receives the COVID-19 vaccine

THE retired jeweler additional: “I cannot thank May (May Parsons is the nurse who gave her the vaccine) and the NHS nurses, who took special care of me. My advice to anyone offering the vaccine is to do so.” If I can do it in my 90, anyone can do it. ”

The head of the NHS England, Sir Simon Stevens, thanked in particular all those involved in the delivery of the new vaccine.

“Less than a year after the appearance of the first case in our country, the NHS is now proceeding with the approved vaccination of the population and this is a tremendous achievement.” commented characteristically.

“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who worked to make this a reality – to the hard-working scientists and clinicians and to the volunteers who selflessly participated in the trials. They did it in a few months, which often takes years.” complete and add: “My colleagues in the health field are proud of this historic moment”.

He did not fail to mention the 90 year old Margaret or Maggie, as family and friends call her, saying: “I would also like to thank Margaret, our first patient to receive the vaccine.”.

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