West Virginia announces incentive for residents under 35 to get COVID-19 vaccine

Published April 27, 2021 12:00am ET



West Virginia will start trying to incentivize young people to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering them a savings bond.

The state announced that individuals aged 16-35 will be given a $100 savings bond once they get their vaccine. Republican Gov. Jim Justice said on Monday that the plan was put in place to “jump-start” the demographic to get it.

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