Washington: a joint in exchange for agreeing to be vaccinated …

Washington state, in the United States, launched a campaign to encourage citizens to be vaccinated against Covid-19, which sparked a heated debate: offers a joint of marijuana in exchange for the vaccine.

The news was announced by the State Council on Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis, which called the “Joints for Jabs” initiative, which favors that Any adult over the age of 21 can claim a marijuana cigarette, provided they visit an approved vaccination center until July 12.

The measure responds to the dramatic drop in vaccination rates the United States has experienced since April. For this reason, other states have offered free prizes.

In the case of Washington, this is not the first nor the second occurrence that they need to change the dynamics. Previously, establishments were allowed to serve free beers, wines or cocktails to those who agreed to take the first or second dose.

Despite the fact that the recent announcement caused a stir and international repercussions, it must be taken into account that In that state, marijuana was legalized for recreational use in 2012.

The state, like most of the country, is working to meet the goal of having 70% of its adult population immunized by July 4. The independence day of your country, as President Joe Biden promised.

For its part, Gov. Jay Inslee predicted that reaching this point would remove most remaining restrictions in Washington.. This is because unlike what is happening in other regions of the country, in this northwestern state the rules for the use of masks and the capacity limits within commercial premises are still in force.