Tinder will implement some additional functionalities to grant benefits to those users who are already vaccinated. The measure will enter into force, initially, in the United States, although It is not ruled out that similar initiatives are also launched in other countries.
The initiative is part of a plan by the United States Government to encourage vaccination among young people
It is all part of an agreement announced by the United States Government, which indicates that it is in talks with Tinder and other dating applications of the Match group, such as OKCupid, to offer incentives to those who have already been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Thus, the United States tries to encourage vaccination, especially among the youngest, to reach the target of 70% of the immunized population before the month of July. The rate of inoculation has slowed down in recent weeks and with this measure, one of the most widely used dating apps in the world, with more than 7 million users in the United States, wants to boost the vaccination campaign.
“Finally, we have found that which makes us more attractive: a vaccine,” Andy Slavitt, one of the White House advisers, pointed out in this regard during an interview. What has not been detailed has been the terms of the agreement and what those “special benefits” will be for users who have already been vaccinated.
Some of Tinder’s premium services may be offered to you at no cost. for free. They will also be allowed to indicate in their profile that they have been vaccinated, which will give more peace of mind to other users of the application. In the same way, searches to filter by users who have already been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
It is not the only measure that the Administration of President Joe Biden has taken to try to boost vaccination among the youngest in recent days. For example, 50 scholarships have also been offered to public universities for those who receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and are between 12 and 17 years old.
The New York authorities will pay for the four years of tuition of your studies, they will be provided with university accommodation and a financial bonus will be provided to cover the costs of school supplies. Meanwhile, in Ohio, a million dollars are raffled off among all those vaccinated each week, and in Virginia, vouchers of 100 dollars are given to young people who are vaccinated.
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