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Hampton mayor, president of Hampton University roll up their sleeves to receive COVID-19 vaccine
By: Web Staff
and last updated 2020-12-23 23:12:55-05
HAMPTON, Va. - The president of Hampton University, Dr. William Harvey, and Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck both rolled up their sleeves and received the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Both were given the first dose at Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton.
The leaders say they wanted to take it publicly in a show of unity and wellness and to demonstrate that the vaccine is safe for those who may be skeptical. The fact is that the mayor of Hampton and I are leaders. We happen to be African Americans, and the fact is what we ve talked about was we want to make sure people understood that it s important to get the vaccine, Dr. Harvey said.