March 30, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) – Free glazed donuts aren’t the only incentives now offered to Americans to encourage them to receive coronavirus vaccines.
In a push to encourage people to receive experimental coronavirus shots, a diverse range of companies are offering free products to customers who provide proof of having gotten a coronavirus vaccine from Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson. Incentives include marijuana, cheesecake, and arcade tokens, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday.
Krispy Kreme made headlines last week with the announcement that it would offer free daily Original Glazed donuts to vaccinated patrons through 2021. The donut chain was criticized for the move, with skeptics pointing out the correlation between obesity and increased severity of COVID-19 symptoms.
According to the CDC, obesity may triple the risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19.
But Krispy Kreme isn’t alone in offering free goodies in exchange for proof of vaccination, which right now for Americans is a wallet-sized paper vaccination record card.
The Wall Street Journal reported that companies “ranging from marijuana dispensaries to arcades” are rushing to advance promotional giveaways to incentivize vaccination.
These include Michigan-based marijuana dispensary “Greenhouse of Walled Lake,” which is offering a
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