Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has received his first COVID-19 vaccine shot from British manufacturer AstraZeneca.
“So we’re really excited, we just got vaccinated. It’s Sophie’s birthday tomorrow so that’s a bit of a birthday present but more importantly, it’s what we can do to help out protect ourselves, protect our loved ones and contribute to getting through this COVID-19 crisis,” Trudeau said in a tweet.
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Trudeau’s wife also encouraged others to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones from the virus.
“This is important. During a pandemic, we do what we have to do to protect the ones we love and the people around us. So go get vaccinated when it’s your turn,” she said.
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Trudeau is among world leaders who were vaccinated publicly. Among them were US President Joe Biden, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Indonesia President Joko Widodo. (TDT)
