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New York: $100 offered for booster shot
The city reports 20,000 cases of Covid-19 daily
As part of the security measures and protocol carried out by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio to combat the spread of COVID-19, the payment of 100 dollars has been offered to New Yorkers who receive the booster dose.
This measure has been taken at a time when Covid-19 cases have multiplied, and where the omicron variant has turned out to be one of the most contagious.
Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York, has stated that this measure seeks to lead the way for vaccines in the city, which is why he mentioned that the booster dose is the only thing that will allow them to stay safe.
The offer will only remain in effect until December 31, and was implemented as of this Tuesday, December 21.
The mayor also mentioned that it is not the first time that these incentives have been offered in order to stimulate vaccination and booster doses. "We need people to put on these reinforcements that will make a difference," said the local president.
The Omicron variant in New York City
According to the latest official data, the city of New York has registered 20,000 daily cases, and three-quarters of these come from the Omicron variant, which has ignited the alert of the local government and the Health system.
This has undoubtedly generated a nervousness in all the inhabitants of the city, who fear of living the same nightmare of the year 2020.
In this way, it has been seen how shops and restaurants in Brooklyn have decided to lower the Holy Mary, while the Covid-19 test centers increase their ranks.
They ask for help from the Federal Government
The New York mayor has asked the White House to get involved in the Defense of Production so that New Yorkers can also enjoy the direct system of monoclonal treatments. He also demanded the delivery of COVID-19 tests, at home.
According to De Blasio, the federal health authorities have the competence to accelerate the approval process of the treatment with pills, which has been designed by the Pfizer laboratory.
“We need help right now. We need access to monoclonal antibody treatments. New York residents should receive these treatments as soon as possible,” said De Blasio.
Finally, he indicated that new vaccination centers will be opened and home tests will be delivered from community centers.
