That’s the recommendation from two Long Beach groups encouraging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Advertisement“We all want to have a safe summer and enjoy one another’s company even as the pandemic continues on and recreation opens up,” Long Beach Forward’s executive director, James Suazo, said in a statement. “Cannabis is part of our Long Beach culture, and to safely share a joint without contributing to the spread of COVID-19, we must all do our part to get vaccinated. Free cannabis joints are the latest in a series of gags across the country to incentivize people to get vaccinated. On July 8, Long Beach passed the goal President Biden set to administer at least one dose of the vaccine to at least 70% of adults, the city’s Public Health Department reported.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 14, 2021 17:25 UTC