By Canadian Press

Vaccine lottery: Manitobans eligible for cash, scholarships if they get a COVID shot

Jun 9, 2021 | 9:38 AM

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is launching a lottery that will award nearly $2 million in cash and scholarships to people who get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Premier Brian Pallister says anyone aged 12 and up who has received at least one dose of vaccine on or before Aug. 2 will be eligible for the first draw.

A second draw will be held after Sept. 6 for people who have received two doses.

Grand prizes of $100,000 will be awarded in every health region, and there will be 10 draws for scholarships of $25,000 each for people aged 12 to 17.

Anyone who has been immunized is automatically entered in the draws.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2021.

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