Justice announces another sweepstakes for vaccinated West Virginians

Published August 23, 2021 11:00pm ET



As West Virginia continues to have one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country, Gov. Jim Justice announced he will hold another sweepstakes, in which those with vaccines will be eligible to win prizes.

Although the elderly population is getting vaccinated at high rates, younger West Virginians have been less likely to take the vaccine. Death and serious illness are rare for younger people, but the risks increase if someone is older, has a compromised immune system or other health problems.

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