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El Paso County still in Phase 1A of COVID-19 vaccine distribution

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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Tuesday, El Paso County Public Health confirmed the county is currently focused on Phase 1A of COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Under 1A, only high-risk health care workers and individuals are able to currently receive a vaccine. That includes:

  • People who have direct contact with COVID-19 patients for 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period.
  • Long-term care facility staff and residents.

The Colorado Springs Mayor's Office urges anyone looking for more information on the phases of the distribution to visit the El Paso County Public Health website.

El Paso County Public Health said Tuesday that it received guidance from the state on distribution during Phase 1B. The county anticipates finishing the majority of Phase 1A healthcare workers by about January 15.

EPC Public Health says the "current supply of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine received by the state of Colorado from mid January to late February will be allocated to completing vaccinations for moderate risk healthcare workers, first responders and adults 70 and over."

According to EPC Public Health, frontline essential workers, including teachers and childcare workers, will likely begin being vaccinated at the end of February.

Both major hospital networks in Colorado Springs encourage patients to sign up for their patient portal online if they haven't already done so. UCHealth and Penrose-St. Francis Health Services say people 70 and older will be notified when vaccines are available to them on a lottery basis.

However, many people in that age group may not have access to smart phones and computers. KRDO is working to find out if there is an alternative option for patients to receive vaccine availability notifications.

Below is the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan:

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