California to Offer $116.5 Million in Prizes to<br />Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations.<br />California has launched a new initiative to incentivize residents<br />to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before June 15.<br />June 15 is the day California is<br />preparing to fully reopen its economy. .<br />The initiative, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, will see<br />$116.5 million in prizes awarded to vaccinated residents. .<br />Beginning May 27, the first <br />two million people to get the COVID-19 vaccine will<br />receive a $50 gift card for cash or groceries. .<br />Beginning May 27, the first <br />two million people to get the COVID-19 vaccine will<br />receive a $50 gift card for cash or groceries. .<br />In addition, vaccinated individuals will be entered in a lottery,<br />with 10 people winning $1.5 million each. .<br />An additional 30 people will receive $50,000 each.<br />Some Californians weren't ready to get their<br />COVID-19 vaccine on day one, and that's OK …<br />This program is designed to encourage those<br />who need extra support to get vaccinated and<br />help keep California safe, Dr. Tomas Aragon, California Department<br />of Public Health Director, via Reuters.<br />For those who got their vaccines prior to this<br />announcement, Newsom confirmed that they would still be<br />entered in the lottery for the larger prizes. .<br />Getting every eligible<br />Californian vaccinated<br />is how we bring our<br />state roaring back from<br />this pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom, via Reuters
