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Nearly a week after administering a landmark 100,000 COVID-19 vaccinations countywide, El Paso County Public Health officials said they remain focused on inoculating more members of the local 70-plus population as health workers continue vaccinating a wider range of eligible residents.
As of Wednesday, 113,464 doses had been dispensed, county data show meaning 11% of the population has received at least one dose of the vaccine.
About 53% of El Paso County s 70 and older population has been vaccinated, according to the data, more than the roughly 44% of 70-plus Coloradans statewide. The state’s goal is to vaccinate 70% of its 70 and older population by Sunday.
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January 15, 2021
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Mayor John Suthers announced today his appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Randy Royal as the new Colorado Springs Fire Chief following Chief Ted Collas retirement on March 5. This appointment is pending confirmation by City Council. Chief Royal has served in the Colorado Springs Fire Department since 1987 and is currently the Deputy Chief of Operations.
Subscribe Randy s leadership and tremendous work throughout his 34 years with the Colorado Springs Fire Department, have prepared him to lead the department on its continued path of excellence, said Mayor John Suthers. Randy understands the unique needs of our community, and his experience includes leadership roles during the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires. We had several great candidates from across the country, but ultimately we chose to select a highly-qualified, long-time member of our community. I m very happy to announce that Deputy Chief Randy Royal will serve as th