Jan 28, 2021

Governor receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Posted Jan 28, 2021 1:31 AM
After 4 weeks, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly  received her second dose of vaccine.
After 4 weeks, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly  received her second dose of vaccine.

TOPEKA â€“Governor Laura Kelly received her second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday evening.

“Tonight, I was pleased to receive the second dose of the COVID vaccine,” Governor Laura Kelly said. â€śI am extremely thankful for all of our public health workers who are working around the clock to administer these crucial vaccinations and protect Kansans. While there is light at the end of the tunnel, we all must remain vigilant by wearing a mask, social distancing, and following the public health guidance to slow the spread of the virus.”

On December 30, the governor received the first dose of vaccine and said,  "I have complete confidence in the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. I urge everyone, when it’s your turn, get yourself vaccinated.