Milestone: Colorado Reaches 75% of Adult Coloradans Vaccinated with One Dose of Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccine
Colorado Continues Lead with 75% of Colorado Adults Receiving at Least One Dose of the Safe, Effective & Free Vaccine
DENVER - Colorado achieved a historic milestone with 75% of Coloradans 18+ (3,381,447 people), and 73% of all eligible Coloradans (3,628,890 people ages 12+) vaccinated with at least one dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. For the past week, the state has averaged 4,314 vaccinations per day among those ages 12+. More than 55% of Coloradans ages 12-17 (247,443 people) have received at least one dose, and there are 3,306,227 Coloradans who are fully immunized.
“This is a pivotal moment for our community as Coloradans continue to make progress in the fight against COVID-19 and dangerous and contagious variants like the Delta. More and more people are getting off the sidelines and protecting themselves. But we need more Coloradans to safeguard their health and the health of their loved ones against this deadly virus so I urge Coloradans to get the safe, effective, and FDA-approved vaccine,” said Governor Polis. “Get vaccinated today to protect our progress, safeguard in-person learning for our students, and to help our economy build back better.”
Eight days ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Coloradans aged 16 and up.
“We are thrilled to reach this milestone! So many Coloradans are doing their part. We are all in the pandemic together, and we can only get out of it by working together,” said Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director, CDPHE. “While we are definitely moving in the right direction when it comes to vaccines, we aren’t going to let up until every Coloradan who may want a vaccine gets one. Now is the time. Vaccines are free, and no insurance, ID, or appointment are required to get vaccinated.”
“We know that vaccines are extremely effective at protecting us from severe COVID-19, hospitalization, or death. With the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant, now’s the time to make sure you’re protected so we can stop the spread of this virus. Vaccines should be used alongside other public health guidance like washing your hands regularly, wearing a mask when you’re in public indoors and keeping your distance from others when you’re out and about,” said Dr. Eric France, chief medical officer, CDPHE.
Coloradans may find vaccines near them at covid19.colorado.gov/