At one local hospital get the COVID-19 vaccine, possibly win a prize
There are deep frustrations nationally and locally over the lack of COVID-19 vaccine doses. At one WNY hospital, there is an incentive for workers to get vaccinated.
Author: Jeff Preval
Updated: 7:00 PM EST February 1, 2021
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — In terms of getting people in Phases 1a and 1b vaccinated, one thing we constantly hear from state and local officials is more vaccine is needed.
We've heard anecdotally of people driving long distances to get the shot, and others so overcome with emotion in finally getting vaccinated.
Health care employees have been among the very first group of workers eligible to get the shot. But still, many are hesitant about getting the vaccine for various reasons, such as they have a medical condition, or they've been waiting until after the holidays, or they're waiting to see how the first deployment of doses go.