Legendary Footballer, Pele Receives COVID-19 Vaccine [PHOTO]—Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine jab on Tuesday. The football legend received the jab in Brazil.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the 80-year-old ex-footballer falls into the priority group for people to receive the vaccine in Brazil where more than 8.47 million doses have already been administrated.
Citizens above 80 are considered high risk of coronavirus complications.
“Today is an unforgettable day: I received the vaccine,” Pele wrote on social media.
The football legend also urged others to get the vaccine towards ending the deadly virus. “The pandemic is not over yet. “We must maintain discipline to preserve lives until many people have been vaccinated.
“Please continue to wash your hands and stay home if possible. When you go out, do not forget your mask and keep your social distance.
“This will happen if we think of each other and help each other.”
Brazil has been one of the countries that have been most affected by the coronavirus pandemic since there are more than 10.6 million people who have been infected, as well as more than 256,000 deaths due to COVID-19.
