America's latest big to increase coronavirus vaccination rates comes with a side of fries.
The California Department of of Health teamed up with McDonald's this week to provide free COVID-19 shots.
McDonald's on Monday opened pop-up clinics at more than 70 of the company's locations in the Golden State to ensure employees, their families and the general public get vaccinated.
Individuals who get vaccinated at any of the 70 locations - which offer Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson - can receive a coupon for one free menu item.
The initiative appeared to be a success in its first three days as customers were seen lining up for their turn in the vaccination tent.
In an attempt to persuade Americans to get vaccinated, the California Department of of Health is teaming up with McDonald's to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations (file photo)
McDonald's on Monday opened pop-up clinics at more than 70 of the company's locations in the Golden State to ensure employees, their families and the general public get vaccinated
The initiative appeared to be a success in its first three days as customers were seen lining up for their turn in the vaccination tent
Since spring, vaccine doses administered in the US have slowed by as much as 90 percent - particularly among young adults.
On Monday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said there 'is a big gap' in vaccination rates between people aged 18-25 and those older than 25.
'As we dig into the data, we know that what we're seeing is a lower rate among young people,' Psaki said. 'That's concerning, especially with the variant being on the rise.'
In California, only 48.3 residents have fully been vaccinated with 60.1
