House Speaker Nancy Pelosi got her first dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine on Friday.
“Today, with confidence in science & at the direction of the Office of the Attending Physician, I received the COVID-19 vaccine,” Pelosi tweeted, along with photos of herself receiving the inoculation.
“As the vaccine is being distributed, we must all continue mask wearing, social distancing & other science-based steps to save lives & crush the virus.”
The 80-year-old California Democrat is among the highest-ranking government officials to receive the shot, following Vice President Mike Pence, who was vaccinated on live-TV earlier Friday.
The Capitol physician, Dr. Brian P. Monahan, administered the shot to Pelosi and has informed all members of the House and Senate that they are eligible under government continuity guidelines.
Lawmakers were asked to make appointments with his office to be vaccinated.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said he would receive the shot in the coming days.
President-elect Joe Biden is set to receive the inoculation Monday in Delaware along with his wife, Jill. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff will get it the following week.
President Trump has not yet gotten the vaccine. On Monday, he tweeted: “I am not scheduled to take the vaccine, but look forward to doing so at the appropriate time.”
With Post wires
