Every Coloradan Will Become Eligible For Vaccination By Mid-April

Arvada CO

12 March, 2021

3:03 PM

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Every Coloradan will be eligible for coronavirus vaccination by mid-April if the current federal supply continues, Gov. Jared Polis announced Friday. Many Coloradans, including those ages 50 and older, will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccination under Phase 1B.4 on March 19, the governor said. Other people eligible under Phase 1B.4: Student-facing higher education employeesFrontline essential workers in food and restaurant servicesFrontline essential workers in manufacturingFrontline essential workers for the U.S. Postal ServiceFrontline essential workers in public transit and specialized transportationFrontline essential workers in public healthFrontline essential human service workersFaith leadersFrontline essential direct care providers for Coloradans experiencing homelessnessFrontline essential journalistsContinuity of local governmentContinuation of operations for state governmentAdults who received a placebo during a COVID-19 trialPeople ages 16 to 49 with a high-risk condition Don't miss the latest coronavirus updates from health and government officials in Colorado. Sign up for free Patch news alerts and newsletters for what you need to know daily. Polis' announcement comes a day after President Joe Biden's prime-time address, in which he announced he would direct states to make vaccines available to all adults by May 1. Polis said he was pleased Colorado is expected to beat that goal by two weeks. >> Learn more about how you can receive your vaccination appointment in Colorado here.