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Colorado pushes to vaccinate those 70 and older before next phase begins
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and last updated 2021-02-27 19:25:21-05
DENVER As the month of February comes to an end, some health care systems are pushing to vaccinate as many Coloradans 70 years old and older as possible.
National Jewish Health held a vaccination clinic geared toward this group on Saturday.
Dr. Jay Finigan, a physician with National Jewish Health, was among the many helping administer vaccines to those who signed up. The governor and the state reached out to us about trying to complete the population of people who are over 70 and we were completely on board with that, said Dr. Finigan.
Hospitals prepare for increased vaccine supply after Colorado promised additional doses
On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis announced that after a call with the White House, he learned Colorado would receive roughly 9,000 additional doses per week.
and last updated 2021-02-10 01:39:56-05
DENVER â While Colorado gears up for additional vaccine doses, providers are preparing for how they ll efficiently distribute additional amounts from freezers into people s arms.
On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis announced that after a call with the White House, he learned Colorado would receive roughly 9,000 additional doses per week.
National Jewish Health said while they don t know how much additional supply they ll receive over the next month as the state gets its additional doses, but they feel prepared.