The First Minister received her jab on Monday.
The First Minister, 52, is part of the over-50s group eligible for a vaccine booster, receiving her jab on Monday at Glasgow Central Mosque.
Speaking to the PA news agency after the vaccine, the First Minister said she felt “okay”, adding that she encouraged everyone who could to take the vaccine.“Covid is still circulating, we’ve had high levels of community circulation in recent weeks a slight tailing off into the last week or so,” she said.
“As we get deeper into winter, a virus like this is always going to have the potential to circulate, and obviously we have concerns about flu circulating. “My message to people is if you’re in one of the eligible groups for vaccination make sure you get vaccinated.READ MORE:The First Minister also stressed the importance of measures that were commonplace during the pandemic continuing to be the norm.
“We can all continue to take the basic steps to reduce transmission as much as possible – good hand hygiene, wearing face coverings if you’re in a crowded place and think others around you might be vulnerable.
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