Supermarket giant Kroger to pay $100 to workers who get COVID-19 vaccine
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CINCINNATI -- Kroger has joined a growing list of large US grocery store chains offering incentives for workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The company announced that its associates would get a one-time $100 payment if they show proof that they've received the full manufacturer-recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Workers that can't get the vaccine for health or religious reasons can get the payment if they take an educational health and safety course, the company said in a news release.
"We know that the most effective defense against this pandemic comes in the form of the COVID-19 vaccine and the continuation of the rigorous safety precautions we've established across our stores, manufacturing facilities and supply chain," said Dr. Marc Watkins, Kroger's chief medical officer in the statement. "We are strongly encouraging all customers and associates to receive the vaccine to curb the spread of COVID-19, and we'll do all we can to ensure they have access as soon as it's available."