May Parsons, a Filipino nurse, was chosen to receive the distinguished accolade directly from the king of the United Kingdom (U.K.).

Because May was the first person in the world to give the COVID-19 vaccination to a patient, our colleague has been appointed to symbolize the 1.5 million healthcare personnel of the National Health Service (NHS).

On December 8, 2020, at the height of the epidemic, he vaccinated British citizen Maggie Keenan.

On July 12, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II personally conferred the George Cross honor at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Aside from Queen Elizabeth, her son Prince Charles also attended the ceremony.

May collected the prize with a beautiful grin alongside NHS head Amanda Pritchard.

Queen Elizabeth II (L-R) confers the George Cross on Pinay nurse May Parsons and National Health Service Chief Amanda Pritchard.

The George Cross honors the United Kingdom’s “courage, compassion, and commitment.” National Health Service (NHS) employees, according to the website of the country’s healthcare system.

May works at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Trust as a Modern Matron for Respiratory Services.

The Filipino nurse in the United Kingdom. May (far right) speaks with Prince Charles (far left), with NHS Chief Amanda Pritchard (center) watching.

The George Cross has been presented to the “collective group of persons” three times since King George VI established it in 1940.

The George Cross is given in appreciation of “acts of the greatest heroism or of the most courage in circumstances of extreme danger.”