Dallas County Considering Cash, Other Prizes To Get More People Vaccinated

Dallas TX

12 June, 2021

12:24 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth June 12, 2021 It's a controversial idea but Dallas County is considering it to help increase the number of people vaccinated. Cash and other prizes could be offered to those who have yet to receive their first COVID-19 shot. To date, only 55% of residents have received their first shot. Now county leaders will look into whether it can legally hold raffles or lotteries to boost vaccination rates. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.