LADY Mary Peters has received her Covid-19 vaccine and urged others to get it too when called.
The veteran athlete (81) received her vaccine from GP surgery in Dunmurry this morning and said it was "the easiest thing" to do.
"I had heard all my friends had already had their vaccines and I was waiting for my letter to come, and when the letter did come I couldn’t wait to get here this morning," she said.
"My advice to others is - just do it.
"Secure yourself and others and let’s end this pandemic."
Dr Gerry Waldron from the Public Health Agency, said: "Work is progressing at pace to deliver the Covid-19 vaccine programme, with over a quarter of a million doses already administered.
"However, for it to be as effective as possible, we need everyone to follow Lady Mary’s example and get their vaccine when they become eligible.
"At present, GPs are vaccinating the over-70s and will invite their patients in this group, while people aged 65-69 are being managed through the regional vaccination centres and can book their slot on the online booking platform.
"As we move through the eligible groups, I would urge people to avail of the opportunity to get the Covid-19 vaccine when it’s their turn."
