A Long Island nurse who was the first person in the U.S. to get the COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials is encouraging individuals to get the vaccine. 

Sandra Lindsay is expressing concern about those hesitant to receive the vaccine. 

“We're not where we were before, but we can lose all the progress that we have made if people don't get vaccinated,” Lindsay said. 

As News 12 has reported Lindsay is a Northwell critical care nurse. She received the Pfizer shot last December. 

Lindsay says she will receive a COVID-19 booster shot if it is required.