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- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) last Wednesday announced a drawing over the next five weeks to award five $1-million prizes to adults who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
- State officials on Monday said more than 25,400 vaccine doses were administered just two days after the drawing was announced, marking the highest vaccination day in three weeks.
- Vaccinations among Ohioans ages 30 to 74 increased by 6 percent after weeks of steady decline.
Ohio is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 vaccinations after the state’s governor last week announced residents who received at least their first dose could win $1-million-dollar prizes.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) last Wednesday announced a drawing over the next five weeks to award five $1-million prizes to adults who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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The state is also offering Ohioans under the age of 18 a chance to win a four-year full scholarship to any of Ohio’s state colleges and universities. Winners must be Ohio residents and have received at least one dose of the vaccine before the drawing.
Winners will be announced on five consecutive Wednesdays, beginning May 26.
State officials on Monday said more than 25,400 vaccine doses were administered just two days after the drawing was announced, marking the highest vaccination day in three weeks.
Vaccinations among Ohioans ages 30 to 74 increased by 6 percent after weeks of decline.
“Not only have we achieved our goal of increasing public awareness and interest, but we have slowed what was a consistent decline, and in certain age groups we’re seeing an increase again,” state Health Director Stephanie McCloud said, according to NBC News.
“This is doing exactly what we intended it to do,” McCloud added.
The lottery opened up to residents Tuesday, and those who have received the shot can enter through a phone hotline or online.
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