ALBANY, New York, May 21, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Thursday a novel financial incentive for New Yorkers hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccine: a free “vax and scratch” lottery ticket with a $5 million jackpot. Tickets usually cost $20.
Cuomo promoted the scheme on May 20 through his popular Twitter account, boasting 2.5 million followers: “Today we announce a big new reason to get vaccinated: A chance to win up to $5 million!”
Today we announce a big new reason to get vaccinated: A chance to win up to $5 million!
Get vaccinated at any of 10 state vax sites and receive a free NYS Lottery scratch off ticket with a grand prize of $5 million.
Must be 18 or older.
Details: https://t.co/QwcahJI1gu
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 20, 2021
The incentive, running May 24–28 and taking place at ten vaccination sites spread across the state, is being offered to boost the rate of vaccine uptake, which has taken a of about 43 percent compared to one month ago. “If you were undecided or dubious about getting a vaccine, now you have an added bonus. Don’t miss this chance,” Cuomo said, according to an ABC News
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