BY PAUL HUGHES REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
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HARTFORD A shot of COVID-19 vaccine in the arm could get you a free drink at a Connecticut restaurant near you soon.
Gov. Ned Lamont is counting some people’s thirst to help overcome vaccine hesitancy as state officials are creatively trying to boost vaccination rates.
“We’re doing everything we can to incent people to get vaccinated now that we’re running into a little bit of lethargy, or a little bit of hesitancy,” he said Monday.
Lamont announced hundreds of members of the Connecticut Restaurant Association will be offering free drinks in the second half of May to any customer who shows a vaccination card.
With the pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines lifted, the pharmacy hopes to inoculate hundreds this week.
When the Johnson & Johnson pause first happened, Brass Mill Pharmacy had more than 600 doses on hand so theyâre now offering walk-up vaccinations to ensure no dose is wasted.
Theyâre still seeing strong interest in the vaccine, but also a lot of hesitancy. I m thinking I m just going to open up the doors and see whoever walks in, Mitul Patel, co-owner of Brass Mill Pharmacy, tells us.
Brass Mill Pharmacy wants to administer its vaccine supply fast so all week, from noon to 5 p.m., their space will be open as a walk-up vaccination clinic.