Rewards for getting vaccinated

There are many odd schemes to induce people to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Here are a few from the BBC:

The White House is partnering with several prominent dating platforms including Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble to give access to premium content to those who can prove they have been vaccinated.   "According to research from OKCupid, people who are vaccinated or plan to get vaccinated receive 14% more Matches than people who don't plan to get vaccinated," it revealed.

The state of New Jersey has launched "Shot and a Beer", a scheme offering a free beer to those who get their first dose in May. To claim a drink, those who have been jabbed must take their vaccination card to one of 13 participating breweries.

New Yorkers who get Covid-19 shots receive free lottery scratch cards with a chance to win $5m (£3.5m), State Governor Andre Cuomo announced on Thursday. The scheme, called "Vax & Scratch", will allow those who get vaccinated to receive a $20 lottery ticket

The Greenhouse of Walled Lake, a marijuana dispensary in Michigan, is giving out "pot for shots". Since launching in February, the firm has handed out over 35,000 free joints, according to owner Jerry Millen.

Rewards are not limited to the U.S.:

Dubai residents who have been fully vaccinated will be allowed a fortnight's gym membership.

In the Indian city of Rajkot, Gujarat, goldsmiths have banded together to give women free gold nose pins for getting the jab, while men are offered a hand blender.