A Falmouth mother and daughter have become the first to get the coronavirus vaccine in Cornwall.

The NHS in Cornwall has today (9th) become part of the biggest immunisation programme in history as part of the battle against the pandemic.

The first vaccine was delivered at 8am this morning to Donna MacKinnon, 47, head of care at Roscarrack House Care Home in Falmouth, and her daughter Erin Lilly, 18, who is also working as a carer within the home.

Donna said:

"As a carer, I wanted to do all that I can to protect our residents and their loved ones and that's why I have had my vaccination today.

"We have had residents who have become poorly with the virus at our home and we've seen first-hand the impact it has had on their lives, those of their families and their friends inside and out of the home."

Donna's daughter Erin signed up to be a carer at the home when the COVID-19 pandemic started.

She said:

"Today is a really wonderful day and I'm looking forward to getting back to work and telling the residents about the vaccination and what they can expect from the vaccination when they receive it and the protection it will provide."

RCHT chief executive, Kate Shields added:

"We're really excited to be one of the vaccination hubs and to be able to do our bit to help protect our local communities. The arrival of the vaccine is a turning point for us all in fighting the pandemic."

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