(ANSA) - WASHINGTON, MAY 29 - A concert at 18 dollars for vaccinated against Covid but at 999.99 dollars for those who are not: it is the latest incentive launched in the United States to strengthen the immunization campaign. It happens in St. Petersburg, Florida, where Leadfoot Promotions is selling tickets for the June 26th concert of the punk bands Teenage BottleRocket, MakeWar and Rutterkin. Only those who can show proof of vaccination will be able to purchase the ticket for $ 18. "We don't see what you need to do, we've made a business decision and we let the market decide," explained Paul Williams, author of the idea. "If someone comes unvaccinated, they frighten a large number of customers and so they will have to pay the difference," he notes. "But we also wanted it to be an incentive for those who hesitate to get vaccinated, "he added.
Many US states and private companies are scrambling with incentives to expand the vaccination campaign, from free beers to millionaire prize money in lotteries. (HANDLE).