June 2, 2021 – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced new incentives for COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, including a cash prize of $ 1.5 million, specially equipped trucks, and bespoke hunting rifles and shotguns, so Forbes.
Weekly lotteries run June 20 through August 4, with a raffle for five custom hunting rifles and five custom shotguns on June 20 for Father’s Day and the state’s birthday. Any West Virginian who has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine is eligible to register.
“The faster we get people across the finish line, the more lives we save. That’s all, “Justice said in a statement.
“If the tab just keeps going, the cost is huge,” he said. “The hospital stays are enormous. We have to get all of our people over the finish line. “
The lottery also includes a grand prize of $ 1.5 million, a second prize of $ 500,000, full scholarships to public universities in West Virginia, weekend getaways to state parks, and lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. Vaccinated residents aged 16 to 35 can also register to receive a $ 100 savings bond or gift card.
In order not to reverse, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled a vaccine lottery that includes $ 10 million in cash prizes, crowned by a grand prize of $ 5 million.
Back in West Virginia, Justice announced Tuesday that a major milestone had been reached in its Call to Arms vaccine initiative. Now 75% of West Virginians ages 50 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine. The judiciary has also set a goal of vaccinating 65% of all eligible residents by June 20, the state’s 158th birthday. According to the most recent record by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, 59% of residents 12 and older have received at least one dose.
June the state’s indoor face mask requirement will be lifted, Justice said. Until then, fully vaccinated West Virginians will be able to participate in indoor and outdoor activities without wearing a mask or social distancing guidelines, but unvaccinated residents will still need to follow the statewide requirement for indoor face covering.
West Virginia has approximately 4,550 active COVID-19 cases, with 570 new cases reported Tuesday. Justice reported that there are now six active church-related outbreaks and 11 active outbreaks in long-term care facilities across the state.
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