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By Connor Gunn

Province to start paying unvaccinated Albertans $100 to get COVID vaccine

Sep 3, 2021 | 12:21 PM

EDMONTON, AB – Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday that the Alberta Government is offering a one-time incentive of $100 for all Albertans age 18 or older who receive a first or second dose of vaccine between September 3 and October 14.

Kenney says “this is urgent” that unvaccinated Albertans that are able to receive the vaccine should do so.

“Due to increasing COVID-19 transmission and rising hospital admissions, overwhelmingly amongst unvaccinated Albertans,” this incentive is being offered.

After vaccination, eligible Albertans will be able to register online as Alberta Health will validate registrations against provincial immunization data.

This website will be available starting on September 13 and if Albertans do not have access to a computer, they can contact 310-0000 for assistance, starting on September 13.

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Those who have already received both doses of vaccine are not eligible for the 100 dollars.

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Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says the decision for this incentive is COVID data-driven.

“As I have always done, I use the best currently available evidence from Alberta and around the world to inform my recommendations to protect the health of Albertans.”

“With hospitalization rates rising, it is important that we take additional steps to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. My ultimate goal continues to be to shift from pandemic to endemic and put more focus on the complete health of Albertans – we must learn to live with COVID. Getting vaccinated today is the best possible way for us to get there,” adds Hinshaw.

All Albertans can book appointments via AHS online or by calling 811, or through participating pharmacies. Walk-in appointments for first doses are also available. For schedule and locations, visit ahs.ca/vaccine.