Sex Cells: Low COVID Vaccine Rates Prompt a Pro-Poke Promo

Sometimes, it’s hard to get people to vaccinate.

But action is built on incentive, and an Austrian enterprise has erected quite the system.

As relayed by Sky News, Fun Palast is running a provocative promotion related to getting poked.

The Vienna business is a brothel, and it’s providing a free sampling of wares for those willing to accept immunization.

According to the outlet, “Vaccine uptake levels in Austria are among the worst in western Europe.”

But the Palast is handling hesitance with a stroke of genius:

In exchange for a jab, visitors get a free 30-minute session in a “sauna club” with the “lady of their choice.”

A brothel in Vienna is providing #COVID19 vaccinations and giving those who take up the offer vouchers for a free visit.

In exchange for a jab, visitors get a free 30-minute session in a "sauna club" with the "lady of their choice".

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— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 9, 2021

The endeavor is helping boost business.

Fun Palast told DailyMail.com COVID had caused a sales slump:

“Due to the pandemic, we have registered a 50 percent decrease [in clients]…”

But:

“[W]ith this initiative, we hope that the number of customers will rise again.”

And the public health apparatus will appreciate it.

At present, roughly 64 percent of Austrians are vaccinated. That places the nation in the bottom half of the European Union.

The country reported 9,943 cases within a 24-hour period on Saturday, surpassing the previous worst day of 13 November 2020 when 9,586 were recorded.

Those who haven’t been injected are banned from hairdressers, restaurants, and cafes.

The country’s “2G” rule — announced Friday — will require proof of vaccination or coronavirus recovery for hotel stay, movie theater attendance, and any event comprised of more than 25 people.

Essentially, Austria’s putting the “need” in “needled.”

Those who patron the Palast can trade “ill” for “thrill.”

And in case you were wondering, the establishment’s encouraging both guys and gals to take part.

But don’t be bewildered if more men clip the coupon.

Manager Peter Laskaris put Reuters in the know:

“Basically, I was looking at the statistics and I read that we need like 70/75 percent for us to reach herd immunity, but we’re currently only at 63 percent. And then I noticed in the statistics that very many men, very many men with a migration background, virtually refuse vaccination or don’t even know that you can be vaccinated.”

“And since we are actually reaching this target group, we decided to set up a vaccination [clinic] here,” he explained.

One of Fun Palast’s caretakers, Mina, hearkened to happiness:

“Well, I think it’s a very good idea to have a vaccination street…because the name ‘Fun Palace’ suggests to have a bit of fun here and return back to normality a bit more.”

“And I also think it’s a great idea that this is being offered for women, children, and of course men,” she added.

As for age restriction, here’s the New York Post:

Boys as young as 14 are reportedly allowed access to the clinic, provided they have an adult with them, while women are also being encouraged to head to the Fun Palast for a coronavirus shot.

To be fair, the Palast isn’t the first adult-oriented entity to devise a COVID-savvy scheme.

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And in the area of inoculation: