The Department of Health and Community Services has been made aware of a fraudulent text message that has been circulating regarding payment for COVID-19 vaccinations.

The message, which appears to originate from a local number, states that MCP will be paying everyone who was vaccinated $15 each, and a link is included to claim the money. MCP does not engage in such practices and does not pay residents for their adherence to vaccinations. The public is advised to delete this message and not click on the link.

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Media contact
Laura Thomas
Health and Community Services
709-729-6986, 727-0341
laurathomas@gov.nl.ca