HK$3m cash prizes on offer to encourage Covid vaccinations

The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong will be splashing HK$3 million cash for a raffle draw to encourage Hong Kong citizens to roll up their sleeves to get the jab.

Allen Shi Lop-tak, president of the association, said fully vaccinated Hong Kong citizens aged above 18 will be eligible for the lucky draw.

Shi said there will be two rounds for the lucky draw in July and September respectively, each having a grand prize of HK$1 million in cash.

Members of the public can also increase their chances of winning by spending at designated shops.

Entities in the private sphere have ramped up efforts to encourage their staff to get vaccinated in the past week, following the government’s call to boost the city’s lowly vaccination rate on Monday.