Colorado Coronavirus Vaccination Progress Update: May 6

Boulder CO

06 May, 2021

12:57 PM

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More than 2.6 million Coloradans have received at least their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, according to state data. More than 1.7 million Coloradans — more than 32 percent of the state's population — are fully immunized. At least 70 percent of Coloradans will need to get vaccinated before the state can safely roll back all public health restrictions, according to a new University of Colorado study. The state's vaccination data dashboard shows which Colorado counties have the highest vaccination rates per 100,000 people: A map shows which Colorado counties have the highest vaccination rates per 100,000 people. Darker counties have higher rates; however, counties with small populations have been grouped into regions with more than 100,000 people. (CDPHE) Percent of residents vaccinated with at least one dose: Broomfield: 71.5 percentBoulder County: 67.8 percentJefferson County: 66.5 percentDenver: 63.2 percentDouglas County: 60.8 percentArapahoe County: 54.7 percentAdams County: 52.8 percent Outside Denver's metro area, Eagle (71.1 percent) and Summit (73.1 percent) counties have some of the highest vaccination rates in the state. Don't miss the latest coronavirus updates from health and government officials in Denver, Boulder, Arvada, Lakewood and Littleton. Sign up for free Patch news alerts and newsletters for what you need to know daily. More than 1,300 health care providers and clinics in Colorado are offering vaccines. Some counties have higher rates due to higher populations of people ages 60 and older, and front-line workers. And some eligible Coloradans are choosing to hold off on getting vaccinated. How to make an appointment to receive your vaccine: Colorado Coronavirus Vaccine Hub: Where, How To Get Immunized