Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Medical Care and Treatment Site
Photo: RNZ Pacific / Mark Rabago
The Northern Marianas began Covid-19 vaccinations on Saturday with the main hospital s Chief Nursing Officer getting the first shot followed by Governor Ralph Torres.
Chief Nursing Oficer Renea Raho was administered the first vaccine for the coronavirus at the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Medical Care and Treatment Site.
The Governor received his vaccine a few minutes after Ms Raho.
Mr Torres had promised that he would be one of the first to lineup for the Pfizer shots to instil confidence in the public.
He stated that he did not feel anything, but added the risk of not knowing if you can bring the coronavirus to your family is why you should get vaccinated.
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