Tarrant County May Pay People To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
"We have got to find some way to incentivize people to get out [and get vaccinated]," said Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley.
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"We have got to find some way to incentivize people to get out [and get vaccinated]," said Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley.
In Tarrant County, only 8% of people ages 16 to 24 have been vaccinated. In Dallas County, the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation says only 25% of people ages 18 to 29 have had one dose.
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"We're not just interested in 1a or 1b or teachers or child care workers," Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said. "We want everybody to register."
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