How to win $1.5 million in California s new vaccine lottery
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Emma Yin, 16, receives a COVID-19 vaccine at UCSF Benioff Children Hospital from nurse Melani Wells in Oakland, Calif. on April 15, 2021. It was the first day that anyone over 16 years old in California could receive the COVID-19 vaccine.Douglas Zimmerman/SFGATE
California is hoping cash prizes will lure more people to roll up their sleeves and get COVID-19 shots.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $116.5 million vaccine incentive program Thursday to motivate more people to get inoculated leading up to June 15, when the economy is slated to fully reopen.
California residents who have been vaccinated are already entered for cash prizes, and those who haven’t been can get inoculated for the chance to receive a $50 card and win cash prizes.