Colorado enters Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations
DENVER (KRDO) -- Governor Jared Polis announced Wednesday that Colorado will be entering Phase 1B of the state's COVID-19 vaccination program.
“Today, we are updating and entering in many parts of our state, Phase 1B to more closely align with CDC guidance and to act to save lives," Gov. Jared Polis said.
Phase 1B of the state's vaccine rollout allows moderate-risk health care workers and responders to get the vaccines. Those include:
- Health care workers with less direct contact with COVID-19 patients.
- Workers in home health/hospice and dental settings.
- EMS, firefighters, police, correctional workers, dispatchers, funeral services, and other first responders, and COVID-19 response personnel.
Seniors who are at the age of 70 and older can now also get the vaccine.
“And we want to talk a little about the reasoning for that," Polis said. "Over 78% of COVID deaths in our state are people age 70 and over.”
The state's health department is still updating it's COVID-19 vaccine dashboard. More information on where and when you can get the vaccine can be found there.
Health officials say Colorado will likely finish Phase 1 by early spring.
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.
