"The vaccination process has been extraordinary, thanks to health professionals, @DGSaude, the task-force and, above all, the Portuguese", wrote António Costa on his official Twitter account.

Noting that "one year ago today the first vaccine was administered" against Covid-19 in Portugal, the head of Government recalled "the look of hope of Prof. António Sarmento, a doctor at Hospital de São João, the first to be vaccinated in our country, and his words of confidence and serenity at that historic moment."

"Vaccines save lives and protect us from the most severe effects of the disease. Let's continue on this path and let's get vaccinated for the health of all", stressed the prime minister.