May Parsons, who administered the world's first approved COVID-19 vaccine, says the George Cross award is a recognition of the 'bravery' and 'courage' of National Health Service staff.
administered the world’s first approved COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials
, represented the United Kingdom’s National Health Service in receiving the George Cross from Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, July 12.tweetAWARD FOR NHS. Representatives of the NHS Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England , and May Parsons, Filipino nurse and Modern Matron at University Hospital Coventry and Warkwickshire, are pictured after being presented with the George Cross during an audience at Windsor Castle, Windsor, Britain on July 12, 2022.
“The George Cross is a really wonderful recognition of the bravery of our staff, of the courage that they’ve displayed throughout, and also their passion and compassion in everything that we do, and putting our patients first,” Parsons said in a video released by NHS England. Today the NHS was awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
The George Cross recognises the courage, compassion and dedication of our colleagues, past and present.
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