Live in New York but not vaccinated? A new effort starting Friday will pay $100 for New Yorkers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (Bill de Blasio) announced on Wednesday that New York City will provide cash rewards to residents who make appointments at vaccination points operated by the city.
De Blasio said at the press conference: “I personally think that you will be guaranteed to be rewarded then and there, and I think it will have a significant impact on people.”
The city stated that while waiting during the post-vaccination observation period, payment will be made in the form of a $100 prepaid debit card, or they can receive it by mail.
De Blasio was asked about those who had already been vaccinated. He thanked people for “doing the right thing,” but clarified that the incentive is to get 41% of people vaccinated.
“It is in our interest to have every additional person vaccinated,” he said.
De Blasio also recently stipulated that all state hospitals and all medical staff facing patients must be vaccinated.
The city has also made other efforts to get people vaccinated.city Provide free tickets Yankees games and free Mets games from May 7th to June 6th and May 24th to June 17th.
In addition to the first week of July, he also offers a free two-day pass to any state park.
The state has now received 9 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 59% of the city’s population has been vaccinated.
Starting Friday, New York City will provide US$100 to residents receiving the first dose of Covid vaccine at sites operating in the city. “I think that when someone says it’s giving you $100, it will have a big impact,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. https://t.co/9kM13tNysN
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 28, 2021
