Respiratory therapist receives Puerto Rico's 1st vaccine
by DáNica Coto, The Associated Press
Posted Dec 15, 2020 5:50 am EDT
Last Updated Dec 15, 2020 at 5:56 am EDT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A respiratory therapist who treated the first two COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Puerto Rico became the first person in the U.S. territory to be vaccinated against the virus on Tuesday.
Yahaira Alicea had treated an Italian couple who visited the island aboard a cruise ship in March. The woman later died. Alicea said it was a fearful moment for her that wore her down physically and emotionally as she urged everyone to get vaccinated.