One of the devices with the Apple logo has been key to the vaccination campaign in the United States. This week it was announced by the mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, that the city would give away AirPods, for young people receiving their first injection. Specifically, the motivation is aimed at people over the age of 12 to 17 who are vaccinated in three schools in the city that function as vaccination centers.
In a post by Twitter, Mayor Bowser explained that “you must receive your first injection at one of the three youth vaccine sites.” After that, you can choose AirPods or a $ 51 gift card . At the same time, young people will be entered into the raffle for an iPad with headphones or a scholarship of up to $ 25,000.
AirPods and iPads for those vaccinated against COVID-19
The call for the youngest in the city of Washington DC explains that to receive the vaccine and opt for any of the announced prizes, they must: go for their first COVID-19 injection, be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, show School ID, DC One Card, Kids Ride Free Card, Report Card, or Enrollment Profile. According to the information shared in 9to5mac, each parent or guardian will receive a gift card for each child receiving his first COVID-19 vaccine at one of the youth vaccine centers.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, about 70% of the District’s residents have been fully vaccinated, even though DC is experiencing an upward trend in the number of new COVID-19 cases. What Washington DC Maryland, Michigan and Ohio give prizes to those who receive the vaccine.