Mike Pence receives Covid-19 vaccine on live TV: 'I didn't feel a thing'

Vice-president got vaccine in televised event amid concerns US rollout could be hampered by doubts from Americans

Mike Pence received the Covid-19 vaccination on live television on Friday morning, saying it was a medical miracle" and reassuring Americans facing a surging rise of cases around the country that hope is on the way".

The televised event came amid concerns that the rollout of the vaccine in the US could be hampered by doubts from people over its quick authorization, the anti-vaxxer movement, and skepticism from some in the Black community because of historic distrust of institutions.