vax for the win

Gov. Gavin Newsom doled out $1.5 million each to 10 vaccinated winners at Universal Studios on Tuesday to mark the end of the state’s coronavirus restrictions.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has doled out $1.5 million each to 10 vaccinated winners at Universal Studios to mark the end of the state’s coronavirus restrictions.

California officials are asking people to be on the lookout for potentially fake notifications involving the COVID-19 lottery.

Millions of vaccinated Californians are eligible for the “Vax for the Win” lottery, waiting for a random phone call saying you’ve won $50,000 or more than $1 million. But the state is asking people to be on the lookout for potentially fake notifications. Ian Cull reports.

California made “several” attempts but ultimately could not contact two of the 15 winners from the state’s first vaccine lottery drawing last week, officials said.

Friday was a lucky day for 15 Californians who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

California on Friday will dish out more money as part of its Vax for the Win incentive program, which encourage residents to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.