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Cities and states across the US are promising gift cards and event access to people with COVID-19 vaccines
Cities and states across the US are promising gift cards and event access to people with COVID-19 vaccines
Yelena DzhanovaMay 2, 2021, 01:51 IST
A frontline healthcare worker receives a Moderna COVID-19 vaccination at the Park County Health Departments storefront clinic on January 5, 2021 in Livingston, Montana.Photo by William Campbell/Getty Images
State and local governments are trying to incentivize vaccinations against the coronavirus.
It's an effort to promote vaccinations and push toward reaching herd immunity.
So far, at least five states offer some form of incentive to encourage people to get the vaccine.
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Earlier this week, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced that any resident between the ages 16 and 35 will receive a $100 savings bond in exchange for getting vaccinated against the coronavirus.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.
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Vaccinated residents of Connecticut will be able to get one free drink between May 19 and May 31, according to a state webpage.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.
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Beginning Monday, May 3, some Detroit residents will be able to receive a $50 prepaid debit card.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
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Harris County in Texas has set aside $250,000 to divvy up as incentives for vaccinated individuals.
Nurse Roy Christian receives the Covid-19 vaccine at John Sealy Hospital at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, Texas on December 15, 2020.
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Chicago is experimenting with a Vax Pass that will offer vaccinated individuals a chance to attend concerts and events.
Chicago's Mayor Lori Lightfoot arrives at a University of Chicago initiative event for the science in Chicago, Illinois, on July 23, 2020.
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