North Carolina Giving $25 Gift Cards To Motivate Folks To Get Vaccinated
Phil and I both decided to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as we could. After the year I’ve had health wise, I’ll do whatever to make sure I don’t come down with that virus! And now North Carolina health officials have found a new way to motivate more people to get the vaccine.
From May 26 through June 8, select vaccine sites in Mecklenburg and Rowan counties will give patients a $25 cash card for getting their first dose of the vaccine. People who drive patients to receive their first shot will also receive the $25 gift card. The promotion is also running in Guilford and Rockingham counties.
For people who drive others to their vaccination appointment, it’s not just a one-time bonus. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, there is no limit on the number of times someone can drive people to a vaccination appointment; however, a driver will only receive one card per visit.
According to the latest DHHS data, 52.2% of adults in North Carolina have received at least one dose of the vaccine, while 47.4% of adults are considered fully vaccinated.
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