103-year-old man who survived 1918 Pandemic gets COVID-19 vaccine in Santa Clara Co.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- A 103-year-old man who also lived through the 1918 Pandemic has gotten his coronavirus vaccine in Santa Clara County .

Emil Hopner went to Levi's Stadium for his second dose Wednesday night. He says it didn't hurt at all.

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Hopner has survived the 1918 pandemic, the holocaust, fled from Hitler and now, survived a second pandemic.

"I thank God everyday," Hopner said. "At 103, I feel still in good shape. Because my wife takes care of me all the way. She's wonderful, piece of gold."
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Hopner has been staying at home since the start of the pandemic. He says he is looking forward to going out for Sunday lunch, once it's safe to do so.

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