Donald Trump tweets out in celebration as first Covid-19 vaccinations are administered in the US

Today, the first doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 are being administered across the United States.

In response to the first dozes being administered, 74-year-old President Trump tweeted: "First Vaccine Administered. Congratulations USA! Congratulations WORLD!"

As reported by The Metro, it is believed the first person to publically receive the vaccine was ICU nurse Sandra Lindsay, who received the shot live on camera at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York, on Monday morning (December 14).

After receiving the shot, Lindsay urged others to have the vaccine, saying: "I encourage everyone to take the vaccine… I feel hopeful today – relieved.

"I would like to thank all my colleagues, the front-line workers… I want to instill public confidence that the vaccine is safe."

As reported by CNN, Gustave Perna, the chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, said on Saturday:

"We expect 145 sites across all the states to receive the vaccine on Monday, another 425 sites on Tuesday, and the final 66 sites on Wednesday, which will complete the initial delivery of the Pfizer orders for vaccine."

The vaccine roll-outs come after President Trump revealed that he believes White House staff should have to wait to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, "unless specifically necessary".

Tweeting to his 88.6 million followers, the 74-year-old president said:

"People working in the White House should receive the vaccine somewhat later in the program, unless specifically necessary. I have asked that this adjustment be made.

"I am not scheduled to take the vaccine, but look forward to doing so at the appropriate time. Thank you!"

As reported by The Guardian, Trump's tweet comes after National Security Council spokesperson John Ullyot had said that "Senior officials across all three branches of government will receive vaccinations pursuant to continuity of government protocols established in executive policy."

Ullyot added: "The American people should have confidence that they are receiving the same safe and effective vaccine as senior officials of the United States government on the advice of public health professionals and national security leadership."

The Mail adds that the first trucks carrying the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine rolled out of Michigan’s manufacturing plant on Sunday.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is not yet enough information to determine whether those who have had Covid-19 should also get the vaccine.

However, the CDC does state on their official website: "Due to the severe health risks associated with COVID-19 and the fact that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, people may be advised to get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they have been sick with COVID-19 before."

It adds: "The immunity someone gains from having an infection, called natural immunity, varies from person to person. Some early evidence suggests natural immunity may not last very long."