As COVID-19 cases rise and younger people are increasingly affected by the Delta variant, Virginia is getting creative with its vaccination outreach, offering various incentives for the vaccine-hesitant to reconsider getting the shot.

Locally, Short Lane Ice Cream Parlor owners Toni and Barry Childress have agreed to provide a free scoop of ice cream to anyone who stops by tomorrow to get a free COVID-19 shot during the Three Rivers Health Department’s vaccination clinic at the parlor. No appointment is necessary.

The clinic will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Friday at 6721 George Washington Memorial Highway. The Pfizer vaccine will be used, so anyone ages 12 and up is eligible for the vaccine. A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 18 and must verbally confirm the minor’s date of birth.

The next local vaccine clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Gloucester Health Department, 6882 Main Street, Gloucester. The Pfizer vaccine will be availa...