Vaccine requirement extended

On Wednesday, Dec. 15, the state board of health unanimously voted to extend an emergency rule requiring health care workers to get vaccinated.

The rule impacts all licensed health care entities, requiring them to mandate their personnel — including employees, direct contractors and support staff — who interact with individuals receiving or seeking medical care to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

The board of health passed the first emergency rule Aug. 30, after an appeal to consider mandating vaccination by Gov. Jared Polis.

The rule is designed to keep those in Colorado receiving or seeking health care safe, and does allow for both medical and religious exemptions for those staff who are unable to be vaccinated.

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