Although some lawmakers and even the International Monetary Fund are calling for another round of consumption vouchers, presumably for all Hongkongers, they should be issued only to the vaccinated. People who have received three doses should get the maximum amount of the handout, HK$5,000 for instance. This group of people needs recognition, especially those who received their two jabs even before the business sector dangled all kinds of discounts and lucky draws before us. They were the first to get vaccinated to protect themselves and the community. People with two shots may receive HK$3,000. Though two doses nowadays may not be enough to keep variants at bay, their willingness to complete the vaccination course is worthy of encouragement. Those who have had one jab should get only HK$1,000. Unvaccinated people with financial needs may seek help from the government. Reaching herd immunity is the only way to recover from the pandemic. The results of a recent survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong show how our border closures and travel restrictions are driving away foreign talent and damaging our economy and international reputation. Although the upcoming “ vaccine pass ” scheme may boost the vaccination rate, some people may simply avoid visiting the designated premises and still shun vaccination. E-vouchers thus offer both a short-term and a long-term solution to the pandemic. While they can promote domestic consumption immediately, they can also help us reach a better vaccination rate to save the city in the long run. I hope the last budget of Carrie Lam’s administration can do something decisive to help end the pandemic. Alison Ng, Olympic Pre-vaccination screening sends the wrong message To boost Hong Kong’s vaccination rate, the government has commissioned private clinics to offer free Covid-19 vaccines to the community with a subsidy of HK$100-HK$150 per shot. Some participating clinics also offer risk assessment services before inoculation. Quality HealthCare, a major health care provider with clinics all over the city, offers pre-vaccination screening at a cost of HK$850. It includes blood pressure measurement, diabetic tests, and tests of kidney and liver function. Such services send the wrong message to people who are hesitant about vaccination. The Centre for Health Protection should discourage such risk assessment services offered to the public at large. Patients with chronic conditions concerned about vaccination safety should consult their family doctors, who could advise them based on their medical history. We also urge the Department of Health to issue clear guidelines on how doctors should assess a patient’s conditions to issue medical exemption certificates for Covid-19 vaccination, so members of the public can avoid taking unnecessary tests. Naoqi Liang and Xinxin Dai, Kowloon Tong