From doughnuts to fines in US vaccine drive
The US is taking a harder approach to reaching vaccination targets, with some states handing out fines for not wearing a mask and demanding frequent testing for the unvaccinated.
President Joe Biden wants everyone wearing masks, even those vaccinated. AP
At the Krispy Kreme in downtown Washington DC, Diamante Towell hands out about 100 free doughnuts a day to customers who can show they have been vaccinated.
“I would say about every second person who walks in is asking for a free doughnut,” Towell says, “And we have this running until December 31!”
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