New York nurse receives first COVID-19 vaccine in US

Lindsay, a critical care nurse at the Long Island Jewish Medical Centre, received the shot

Last updated: December 14, 2020 | 19:09

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Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at the Long Island Jewish Medical Centre, received the shot live on television shortly before 9.30 am (1430 GMT).

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New York: A nurse in New York became the first person in the United States to receive the coronavirus vaccine Monday.

Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at the Long Island Jewish Medical Centre, received the shot live on television shortly before 9.30 am (1430 GMT).

"First Vaccine Administered. Congratulations USA! Congratulations WORLD!" President Donald Trump tweeted.

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