Lottery program to win guns, trucks, cash, etc. with new corona vaccination started



Vaccination for the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has started early in the United States, but some people hesitate to vaccinate due to

anti-vaccine ideas and concerns about side effects. In order to encourage people who are reluctant to get vaccinated, some states have introduced a 'program to win guns and cash by lottery for people who have been vaccinated with COVID-19'.

A COVID-19 Vaccine Could Get West Virginians Cash, Guns Or Trips: NPR
https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/1002345101/guns-trucks-and-trips-west-virginia-expands-prizes-for-vaccinated-residents

West Virginia's COVID-19 vaccine incentives include guns, trucks and cash --CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/west-virginia-vaccine-lottery-guns-trucks-cash/

On June 1, 2021, the Governor of West Virginia, Jim Justice, announced the 'Lottery Program for Vaccinated Residents to Win Various Prizes.' All West Virginia citizens who have been vaccinated at least once are eligible to participate in the program, but registration from the website is required to participate in the draw.

The lottery is held weekly from June 20th to August 4th, with '1 million dollars (about 110 million yen) prize', 'custom equipment truck x 2', 'state park travel ticket x 25 times' 'Lifelong hunting and fishing licenses x 5' 'Custom hunting rifles x 5' 'Custom hunting shotguns x 5' as well as 'Custom hunting shotguns x 5' A four-year scholarship from an educational institution in West Virginia x 2 people. ' In addition, on August 4, when the lottery period ends, '1.6 million dollars (about 175 million yen) prize money' and '580,000 dollars (about 63 million yen) prize money' will also be won by lottery.

In late April, West Virginia started a program to distribute $ 100 bonds to vaccinated people aged 16-35. The cost of the series of programs will be paid through the Federal Pandemic Relief Fund.



At the time of writing the article, the percentage of people who received the COVID-19 vaccine at least once in West Virginia was about 52% , which is lower than most states in the United States. President Joe Biden has set a goal of at least 70% of adults being vaccinated by July 4th, and states with low vaccination rates are encouraged to do so.

For example, Ohio was the first state to introduce a lottery program for vaccinated people, and announced that it would 'give five people a $ 1 million prize by lottery from vaccinated people.' After the announcement , the number of vaccinated people in Ohio increased by 53% compared to the previous week, and many people seem to be attracted to the vaccination incentive.

In addition, a major supermarket chain, Cloger , announced that it would 'provide $ 1 million for five vaccinated customers and a one-year free grocery service for 50 customers,' and United Airlines said, 'If vaccinated, a lottery Private companies are also cooperating in the promotion of vaccination, such as by implementing a campaign totaling $ 4,742,000 (about 518 million yen) to win a free flight. In New York, activists celebrating the legalization of marijuana have also reportedly launched a 'free distribution of marijuana tobacco to vaccinated people.'

'Vaccinated cannabis tobacco' distributed by activists celebrating legalization US NY 8 photos International News: AFPBB News
https://www.afpbb.com/articles/-/3343196



'These vaccinations are surprisingly easy and protect you,' said Governor Justice. I don't understand why people around the world sit and stand by and say, 'I don't vaccinate.' Commented. Admitting that some may question the distribution of prizes and giveaways to promote vaccination, 'it is necessary to increase vaccination rates, and if the pandemic ends as vaccination progresses. As a result, the financial burden on the state government will be reduced. '

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