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Month: December 2020
Jackpots rising as people search for last-minute holiday gifts
As people search for last-minute holiday gifts, the jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions are going up.
The Kansas Lottery website reports that Powerball is up to $341 million, and Mega Millions is up to $352 million. The Mega Millions drawing is Dec. 25, while the Powerball drawing is Dec. 26. Each ticket costs $2.
Thursday is also the drawing day for Lucky for Life, a $2 ticket with a top prize of $1,000 a day for life.
The Kansas Lottery has reminded everyone that while lottery tickets make great gifts, they are only for friends and family who are 18 years old or older. Residents are asked to gift responsibly this holiday season.
Tips to celebrate the holidays safely
A graphic that was posted on the Unified Government Health Department social media website offers tips for celebrating the holidays safely.
To be safe, avoid large gatherings and crowds, avoid sharing food and avoid contact with anyone who has symptoms or may have been exposed to COVID-19.
If people are going to have gatherings, they can try to gather outdoors, wear masks and stay six feet apart, according to the UG Health Department. In Wyandotte County, there is a limit of 10 people on gathering sizes, and fewer is better, according to officials.
Health officials stated in a video that the safest way to celebrate is with those who are in their own household already.
The UG Health Department testing site at 78th and State has closed early today for the holidays and will reopen on Monday. It will be open New Year’s Eve and will be closed New Year’s Day.
For other tips on how to safely celebrate the holidays, see a UG Health Department video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV7Ar2w7-PE.