Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow receives Covid vaccination
The former Great Britain scrum-half, 38, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019 and is classed as “vulnerable” with regards the pandemic.
He had the injection at Castleford Civic Centre and told the BBC: “I’m so pleased to have had my Covid vaccine today.
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Hide Ad“I have Motor neurone disease and there is no cure. I don’t want to be fighting Covid as well.
“The team was so lovely and they are doing their very best to protect us all .
“I would encourage everyone that when you get the call to go and get the vaccine.
“Make sure you do as we need to protect the NHS and save as many lives as possible.”
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