Christ St. Vincent was one of 145 hospitals across the country that received the vaccine on Monday. It received a dose of 975.
The first dose was received by staff working in the hospital’s COVID-19 unit and emergency room.
“These people have been risking their lives for months now, caring for patients and risking the lives of your families, so now at least I have an extra sense of security with the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gonzalez. Christ St. Vincent. “Therefore, we expect the greatest participation from our staff.”
Gonzalez said the more people who get the vaccine once it is available to the public, the better for the state.
“I encourage all members of the public to get vaccinated,” he said. “The success of this vaccine is directly proportional to the number of people who receive it.”
As more vaccines are being exported to New Mexico, state officials will update who will receive them next. The next ship is expected to go to health workers and residents and staff in long-term care facilities.