USA are giving away weapons for vaccination

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The US citizens are (vacc) sluggish. The vaccination campaign is stalling more and more. People are now to be lured with ludicrous actions. Whether donuts, pick-up trucks or lottery tickets – there is a little bit of everything. Now a US governor is taking drastic measures. Jim Justice relies on guns.

• US vaccination campaign stagnates
• Sufficient vaccine available
• US citizens are to be persuaded with crass methods

After a strong start, the vaccination quota in West Virginia is stagnating, so far 41 percent of the population are fully vaccinated. This means that the vaccination rate in the state is well below the US average of around 50 percent.

With a vaccination lottery, the government of West Virginia is now trying to get more residents to be vaccinated. West Virginia residents who have received at least one corona vaccination syringe can participate, Governor Jim Justice announced on Tuesday (June 2, local time).

Those willing to vaccinate receive hunting rifles and licenses for life

From June 20th, prizes will be distributed every Wednesday, the raffle will run until August 4th. Will be raffled:

• Two pick-ups
• Five lifetime fishing and hunting licenses
• Ten hunting rifles
• 25 weekend trips to West Virginia national parks
• There is also a million dollars in the pot
• Participants between the ages of twelve and 25 receive two four-year scholarships for a state university

West Virginia is thus significantly increasing its vaccination incentives. In the past few months, the authorities have lured the group of 16 to 35-year-olds, who are particularly reluctant to take corona vaccinations, with 100 dollars in savings or gift vouchers.

Other states reward those who have been vaccinated with tickets to sporting events, free beer or free pizza. US President Joe Biden has set the goal that 70 percent of the population will receive at least one corona vaccination syringe by July 4th, US Independence Day.

In Ohio: Vaccination as a lottery ticket – a million jackpot every week

The US state Ohio was the first to introduce millions in profits in vaccine lotteries. Governor Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday (May 12, local time) on Twitter that one million dollars (around 820,000 euros) would be raffled off among all citizens with a corona vaccination.

The lottery, which should last a total of five weeks, is open to people aged 18 and over who have received at least their first dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus.

“I know some will say, ‘DeWine, you are crazy! This million dollar idea of ​​yours is a waste of money, ”the governor wrote on Twitter.

The actual waste at this point in the pandemic, where vaccines are available to everyone, is the loss of another human life due to a corona infection.

Vaccinated people under the age of 18 have the chance of a four-year scholarship at the university

Ohio has also launched a lottery for people under the age of 18. The prize is a four-year scholarship for a state university. In the US, where higher education is disproportionately expensive, this is considered a very attractive price. The FDA approved the approval of the vaccine from Biontech and Pfizer for adolescents between the ages of twelve and 15 on Monday.

There are currently fewer and fewer vaccinations in the USA

The number of vaccine doses given daily in the United States is currently declining. So far, almost 60 percent of adults have received at least one dose. However, many who have not yet been vaccinated continue to hesitate. The authorities across the country are therefore advertising with various incentives – in the hope of persuading the undecided to get a vaccination with free beer, donuts or tickets for sporting events. (afp, susa)

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