Gov. Polis gives COVID vaccine update

Gov. Jared Polis provided an update Jan. 29 on Colorado’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and announced the state’s move to begin vaccinating Coloradans age 65 and older, as well as Colorado PreK-12 educators. Polis was joined by Brigadier General Scott Sherman, Director of Joint Staff, Colorado National Guard, and Scott Bookman, COVID-19 Incident Commander at the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

“This process is about saving lives and ending the crisis as quickly as possible. Colorado has made remarkable progress towards vaccinating a majority of Coloradans ages 70 and older who account for 78% of COVID deaths. Given the progress we have made together as a state and community, Colorado will be ready to begin vaccinating anyone aged 65 and up on Feb. 8, and also start vaccinating educators and child care workers, ” said Polis.

 Polis thanked General Sherman, Incident Commander Bookman and their teams, the state’s entire COVID response team, and the staff at CDPHE who have gone above and beyond to ensure that Colorado is in the best position to succeed in beating back this virus.

Beginning Feb. 8, providers will be able to vaccinate anyone 65 and over, including continuing to prioritize those that are 70 and over who have not yet received a vaccine. Colorado’s PreK-12 educators will also be eligible to receive the vaccine Feb. 8. Educators should reach out to their employers to sign up for the vaccine.

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