The state’s newest millionaires could also be the most newly vaccinated against COVID-19. Ten vaccinated Californians will each receive $1.5 million; 30 will receive $50,000; and the first 2 million who get vaccinated on or after May 27 will receive $50 online or grocery gift cards under a $116.5 million “Vax for the Win” incentive plan.
More than half of all eligible county residents have been vaccinated and more than 40 percent have been fully vaccinated. Almost 1.5 million doses have been received by county residents. These county residents—along with everyone who is vaccinated soon—will be among the 10 Californians who will split a $15 million jackpot on June 15. Vaccinated Californians will also be automatically entered for chances to win $50,000, with 15 winners drawn June 4 and the rest drawn June 11. All Californians 12 years or older are eligible. The state will place the winnings of those under 18 into a savings account until they reach adulthood.
Becoming eligible for these winnings is easy; the Joshua Tree vaccination site is open at Copper Mountain College (6162 Rotary Way) Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both appointments and walk-ups are accepted. Appointments can be made for all sites at sbcovid19.com/vaccine.
There are also dozens of hospitals, health centers, clinics, pharmacies and now even high schools, that are offering vaccine doses.
