Did you feel lucky when you got the COVID-19 vaccine? Now it’s worth $1 million

 Here’s something new: being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 may not only protect you from disease; it may also be worth $1 million.

Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the Massachusetts State Lottery will hold a Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway for fully vaccinated residents 18 and older, awarding five $1 million cash prizes.

Fully vaccinated residents between 12-17 years of age may enter for the chance to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants.

“The Commonwealth leads the nation in vaccinating our residents, with almost four million people fully vaccinated, and our goal remains ensuring everyone that wants a vaccine has access to one,” Baker said. “The VaxMillions Giveway is one of the many ways our administration is encouraging people to get the vaccine, and we are grateful for the partnership of Treasurer (Deborah) Goldberg and the Mass State Lottery in developing the program.”

Eligible residents will be able to enter the drawing beginning July 1. Drawings will be held once a week for five weeks beginning the week of Monday, July 26 and continuing through the week ending Friday, August 27.

Only lawful, permanent residents of Massachusetts who are fully vaccinated can apply. Residents must have received their vaccine doses within Massachusetts. Residents must be fully vaccinated prior to submitting their entry.

There are over 900 vaccination locations across the Commonwealth, with appointments and walk ins widely available. Residents seeking a vaccine can visit mass.gov/COVIDVaccine to find a vaccine location that is convenient for them.

Something went wrong!

Help support Grafton’s only independent source of news with a donation!