TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County employees will now receive $500 and two vacation days if they show proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. 

County officials sent an email detailing the new incentive to workers on Monday.  

Starting in October, employees who don’t want the vaccine will have to submit a weekly test and have to wear a mask at work. 

Unvaccinated employees can also submit proof of COVID-19 antibodies on a monthly basis without the weekly testing.

Last week, Hillsborough County had around 1,000 employees test positive for COVID-19, but more than 2,000 were quarantined.

The county has already required workers hired after August 30 to be fully vaccinated.