Two additional cases of more contagious COVID-19 variant confirmed in Colorado, state health officials say
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A medical technician drops a vial containing a swab into an envelope held by another technician at a Stride Community Health Center drive-thru testing site as a statewide stay-at-home order remains in effect in an effort to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Wheat Ridge, Colo. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
State releases guidance to providers on how vaccine distribution should proceed through Phase 1B
Teachers will now come after people 70 and older are vaccinated
On Tuesday, CPDHE released a letter to healthcare providers advising them on what order vaccines should be distributed through Phase 1B.
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DENVER On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) sent a letter to providers across the state about how vaccines should be distributed through Phase 1B.
The letter clarifies that high and moderate-risk healthcare workers and those 70 and older should receive receive the COVID-19 vaccine before teachers, childcare employees and other essential workers.