Now, the White House has expressed support for such lotteries—which could push more states to offer them. Details on States Offering Vaccination LottosThe vaccination campaign in the U.S. kicked off with speed, but the daily vaccination rate has significantly declined due to the hassle of finding an appointment or wanting to wait for more research on long-term side effects of vaccines. And so we’re enthusiastic.”With the White House expressing support for these lottery programs, it’s likely more states will consider offering them to help boost vaccination rates. Though early data from Ohio suggests the lottery program has contributed to an uptick in vaccinations, not everyone thinks they’re a good idea. Some states, like Michigan, have said they won’t offer lottery programs to increase vaccination due to state law restrictions.

Source: Forbes May 24, 2021 16:57 UTC