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US president-elect Joe Biden receives Pfizer COVID vaccine jab
US president-elect Joe Biden has taken the first step towards COVID-19 immunity, receiving his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at a hospital in Newark, Delaware.
Key points:
- Mr Biden made his vaccination public in an effort to convince Americans the jab is safe
- Vice-president-elect Kamala Harris will receive the vaccination next week
- The UK has also begun its rollout of the Pfizer vaccine
The vaccination took place on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.
He urged Americans to get the vaccine when it is available.
“I’m ready,” said Mr Biden, as he declined the option to count to three before the needle was inserted into his left arm.
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