An extraordinary ordinary nurse on giving the world’s first Covid vaccine
Season 2, Episode 2, Oct 16, 2022, 09:00 AM
May Parsons moved to the UK from the Philippines 19 years ago to continue her career as a nurse. And on the 8th of December 2020, she made history when she administered the world's first Coronavirus vaccine outside of clinical trials. May was then chosen to represent the NHS to receive the historic George Cross award from Her Late Majesty the Queen, in recognition of the exceptional efforts of NHS staff across the country during the pandemic. She has become a fierce advocate for nurses, especially those from abroad, fighting for better treatment and respect.
May Parsons moved to the UK from the Philippines 19 years ago to continue her career as a nurse. And on the 8th of December 2020, she made history when she administered the world's first Coronavirus vaccine outside of clinical trials. May was then chosen to represent the NHS to receive the historic George Cross award from Her Late Majesty the Queen, in recognition of the exceptional efforts of NHS staff across the country during the pandemic. She has become a fierce advocate for nurses, especially those from abroad, fighting for better treatment and respect.
The Extraordinary Ordinary, from Women of the Year, shines a light on incredible achievements by
women who you’ve probably never heard of (until now), but whose passion,
dedication, and fierce determination has changed society, their communities and
the world, in ways that will inspire and uplift you.
Written and hosted by: Mojo Abidi
Produced by: Clare Lynch
Executive producer: Jo Baring
The Extraordinary Ordinary is brought to you in partnership with Silicon Valley Bank UK
women who you’ve probably never heard of (until now), but whose passion,
dedication, and fierce determination has changed society, their communities and
the world, in ways that will inspire and uplift you.
Written and hosted by: Mojo Abidi
Produced by: Clare Lynch
Executive producer: Jo Baring
The Extraordinary Ordinary is brought to you in partnership with Silicon Valley Bank UK