Coronavirus vaccine rolled out in Alice Springs, quarantine worker first to receive the jab WedWednesday 24 FebFebruary 2021 at 2:21am Quarantine worker Reinier Cadacio received the first coronavirus vaccine in Alice Springs from nurse Christine Fabre. ( Share Print text only Cancel When healthcare professionals in Alice Springs were asked to volunteer to administer the new COVID-19 vaccine, Christine Fabre put her hand up straight away. Key points: First recipient is the coordinator at the Todd Facility Authorities still developing plan to roll out vaccine in remote communities "The coronavirus has taken a big toll on me, and my family, personally," she said.