“Vaccination remains our most effective tool against COVID-19.”  Those were the words of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp earlier this week as the governor announced plans for an incentive for state employees to get the vaccine.

“Approximately 325,000 members are currently eligible for the incentive, which would equate to a $150 Visa gift card or $480 in credits that can be used for various health care expenses,” Kemp said. “This also includes state health plan members who have already been vaccinated.”

Plans for the incentive come as Georgia’s COVID numbers reach the highest point since January, if not higher, said Dr. Kathleen Toomey, due to the Delta surge.