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It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but Washington’s new “joints for jabs” program is off to a rough start. Officials announced Monday that the state's nearly 500 licensed marijuana retailers could begin hosting vaccine clinics and offering a single, free pre-rolled marijuana cigarette to any 21-plus adult who received a shot there. It's one of many vaccine incentives being offered in Washington, including free pints of beer, sports tickets and prize money to lure those who have been hesitant or just lazy.

Cannabis retailers are baulking at the novel idea of setting up Covid vaccination clinics in their shops.

Washington state’s new “joints for jabs” programme linked to Covid-19 vaccinations is off to a rough start. Officials announced on Monday the state’s nearly 500 licensed marijuana retailers could begin hosting vaccine clinics and offering a single, free pre-rolled marijuana cigarette to any 21-plus adult who received a shot there. It is one of many vaccine incentives being offered in Washington, including free pints of beer, sports tickets and prizemoney to lure those who have been hesitant or lazy. Washington and Colorado in 2012 were the first states to legalise the adult use of mar...

Cannabis retailers are baulking at the novel idea of setting up Covid vaccination clinics in their shops.

SEATTLE (AP) — It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but Washington’s new “joints for jabs” program is off to a rough start.