Rachel Grech, a staff nurse at the Infectious Disease Unit at Mater Dei Hospital, was this morning, the first person to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Malta.
The occasion, which was shown live by Health Authorities, was attended by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Health Minister Chris Fearne.
Also today, the vaccine is due to be administered to frontliners in Mater Dei who work at the ITU, IDU, Emergency and wards that welcome Covid-19 positive patients.
The country is expected to receive another 6,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine over the coming weeks, Dr Fearne said.
To watch the video issued by the Authorities, please click here. [1]
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