Winnipeg woman first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in care home campaign
Written by Taylor Brock
Monday, Jan 11 2021, 9:38 AM
Margaret Watson (centre) is the first Manitoban who is not a health care worker to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. (WRHA/Twitter)
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Margaret Watson was all smiles Monday as she received the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine.
Monday morning brought a ray of hope to Oakview Place in Winnipeg. The 94-year-old resident is the first personal care home resident to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Watson is excited to see her family, particularly her daughter and granddaughter, again.
(WRHA/Twitter)
The resident told witnesses that she is most excited about the prospect of "getting out" thanks to the vaccine. The 94-year-old is one of the thousands of seniors who have been couped up due to concerns over the pandemic. Watson was chosen to be the first as she did not have any risk factors and was able to make the choice to be vaccinated without any additional signatories.