Asian countries are opting for new strategy of free gifts to lure unvaccinated people

Local businesses and governments all across Asia have started opting for creative methods for luring the unvaccinated people as many are still growing concern about the end-use of the vaccines providing many things from gold to cattle. The Asia-Pacific region has been going through a COVID-19 resurgence as major cities all across Malaysia, China, Australia and Indonesia have been reporting record high cases, especially due to the rise of delta variant in the countries. However, the accompanied problem is that of low vaccination rollout rates as vaccine hesitancy has been rising in these regions. Additionally, many countries haven’ t been able to receive enough doses for their citizens. The region’s vaccine rollout rates have been lagging behind North America and Europe. According to one estimate from Our World in Data, 41.5% of the European population and 38.7% of North American citizens have been fully vaccinated, in comparison to only 11.5% in Asia.

Businesses all across Hong Kong have been lending out prizes for boosting the vaccination rates amid the rising public mistrust of the government. Several vaccinations sponsors have been arranging a lucky draw for the vaccinated people. The winner of the top prize may receive a brand new, one-bedroom apartment which is known to be worth around USD 1.39 million. In the Philippines, San Luis Pampanga municipality has launched a campaign rolling out a chance for the vaccinated people to win a cow. The congresswoman of the municipality has already been offering a plethora of incentives if they get vaccinated. The Las Pinas City residents can get a chance to win a house, groceries and even motorcycles if they get at least one short of the vaccine. Indonesia has been the worst affected region in the world lately. The government authorities are looking forward to give 500 live chickens to the vaccinated people over 60 years in Cipanas, which is in the West Java province.