To help encourage Michiganders to get vaccinated against COVID-19, a local marijuana dispensary is offering a “Pot for Injection” promotion.
Anyone who presents written proof that they received a COVID-19 vaccine at the Walled Lake Greenhouse will receive a free pre-laminated joint, the dispensary said in a press release.
“Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccination as we, as a community, are fighting this terrible pandemic,” said owner Jerry Millen in a statement. “‘Pot for Shots’ is our way of showing our commitment to help help the community to return to normality. We support the safe and responsible use of cannabis and hope that this will be the beginning of the end of this insidious pandemic.”
No purchase is necessary. The Greenhouse of Walled Lake is located at 103 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake; 833-644-7336; greenhousemi.com.
Health officials fear that if an insufficient number of people are vaccinated, the pandemic will last a long time, allowing the virus to turn into other chains. Over the weekend, authorities reported that a woman from Washtenaw County, who recently traveled to the UK, tested positive for a more contagious variant of the virus.
Fueled by government mistrust and historical examples of racism, less than half of Americans said they would definitely get the vaccine, and about a quarter said they would not, according to a recent survey by the Associated Press Research Center for Public Affairs. NORC.
Vaccines are being prioritized for frontline employees and the elderly, while the rest of us should have access in the coming months. You can learn more about vaccination prioritization here.
You can read about efforts to vaccinate Michiganders this week Metro Times cover story.
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