Coloradans reached a milestone during the holiday weekend — 70% of adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
More than 3.2 million people in the state are at least partially inoculated against the coronavirus, with 2.95 million fully immunized, according to state data.
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment announced Saturday that seven out of 10 adults have been vaccinated.
Congrats Coloradans! Colorado has passed the milestone of 70% of adults vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you for all your efforts and support to reach this goal. #PowertheComeback pic.twitter.com/G9cj7L4Ru8
— Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (@CDPHE) July 3, 2021
Gov. Jared Polis put the number of adults vaccinated at 70.4%, congratulating Coloradans for meeting President Joe Biden’s aspirational goal of vaccinating 70% of Americans age 18 and up by July Fourth.
Way to go, Colorado!
We have reached President Biden’s aspirational goal of 70% of adults with at least one vaccine dose by July 4. Thank you to every Coloradan that has done their part to end the pandemic and power the comeback! pic.twitter.com/e2gn044Xc1
— Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) July 3, 2021
“This is an exciting milestone for the people of our state, it is a testament to our resilience and united commitment in the fight against this deadly virus. The vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect ourselves and enjoy the life we love in Colorado,” Polis said in a news release. “Our country has a simple tool to stop the loss in the form of a safe, highly effective and free vaccine. So get your vaccine to safeguard yourself and your family.”
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To date, 3,154,395 Coloradans 18 and older, and 3,344,512 total Coloradans have been immunized with one dose, according to the governor’s office. Fully immunized Coloradans number 2,957,758. Everyone 12 and older can get a COVID-19 vaccination. Colorado is ahead of the national inoculation rate, which sits at 67%.
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