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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he has received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Asked by a reporter Monday, the Republican said he had the initial Pfizer shot Saturday and will get the second dose in a few weeks. Lee has said he was waiting his turn for the COVID-19 vaccine.

All but a handful of Tennessee counties have now begun opening up vaccinations to anyone 16 or older.