COVID-19: Asda and National Express offer rewards to young people who get vaccinated | UK news

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Asda and National Express are among a number of companies set to offer bonuses to young people who receive a dose of COVID.

Free taxis now, lastminute.com and top entertainment centers will offer incentives to those who book a vaccine.

Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo have already said they will offer discounted rides and meals to customers who get the vaccine to help boost uptake of the vaccine.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said Asda will offer vouchers worth £10 for its brand George clothing for children aged 18 and over who spend more than £20.

Travel company lastminute.com will offer gift cards over £18 worth of £30 for holidays abroad to people who are vaccinated.

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Top Leisure Centers will offer those over 16 years of age a voucher worth £10 to use on any Best Membership and a free three-day ticket at any of their leisure facilities across the UK.

Free Now taxi hailing will save up to £1m in free rides for those over 18 who attend their vaccination appointment each way from Sunday until the end of September.

National Express Buses in the Midlands will offer 1,000 people unlimited travel tickets for five days that can be used within 90 days.

Deliveroo has revealed more details about its support, including £5 vouchers for those who get the vaccine and will distribute them in the coming weeks.

Bolt will be offering £10 vouchers for 10,000 rides from next week in Birmingham and Leicester, and Uber is expected to announce more details about its trip to help students get their vaccinations before term.

Health Minister Sajid Javid said: “It is wonderful to see more companies supporting the massive vaccine rollout and joining the public as they are doing everything they can to continue protecting their loved ones, themselves, their community and this country.

“With more than 84,000 lives already saved and 23 million infections prevented by vaccines, get vaccinated as quickly as possible and take advantage of these excellent offers – whether it’s for taxi rides, gym tickets or trips with family and friends.”

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On August 14, another 46,603 people were given the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, while 199,584 received a second dose.

This means that 4,7302,445 people took at least one dose, while 40,577.198 – or 76.7% of adults – were exposed to a double dose.

Mr Javid said on Sunday that all 16-17-year-olds in England would be offered their first coronavirus vaccine by August 23 so they could build up their maximum immunity before returning to school in September.

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