Millions of dollars are on the line for Ohio residents who take the bait and get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the state will give away millions in full scholarships and five special lotteries of $1 million each as part of the state’s get-vaccinated campaign.
The scholarships will go to young people ages 12 to 17; anyone over 18 will be eligible for one of five million-dollar lotteries.
While Ohio is thinking big for their incentives, other states have their own variations to entice the population to get their vaccines. West Virginia is offering $100 savings bonds for ages 16 to 35; New Jersey is giving away a shot and a beer and a visit to a brewery to anyone who gets their vaccines in May; Maryland is giving away $100 cash to state employees who get jabbed.
Individual businesses and cities are joining the crusade, too: Aldi, Chobani and Dollar General are handing out three to four hours of paid time-off, while JBS foods and Lidl grocery are offering $100 and $200 respectively for their employees.
SOURCES:
CNN May 13, 2021
The New York Times May 12, 2021