May 2021 QUICK COVID RESOURCES COVID19.Colorado.gov COVID Testing Find a Vaccine Provider Colorado Exposure Notifications MOTHER'S DAY REUNIONS Antonio Méndez got to see his mother, Juana Sosa Méndez, in New York City this Mother's Day because they both got their COVID-19 vaccine. Their long-awaited reunion is yet another reminder to get vaccinated and hug mom! Read More GOVERNOR POLIS VISITS SALVATION ARMY VACCINATION CLINIC Governor Polis stopped by the 9Health, Salvation Army vaccination site yesterday and saw first hand the great partnership that's helping to vaccinate members of the Whittier community. The clinic was held at the Red Shield Campus and offered walk-in appointments - making it an easy option for increased access. The Governor thanks the volunteers who helped make yesterday's event possible - including high school students from Colorado Early Colleges High School in Aurora. Read More SAVING THE MOST LIVES EQUITY CLINICS The Vaccine Equity Task Force will achieve equitable, rapid distribution of the vaccine by leveraging federal, state, local, community, and private partnerships to identify, educate, and stand up vaccination clinics in underserved and hard-to-reach populations in every corner of Colorado. To date, Vaccine Equity Teams at the State, in partnership with CDPHE and our Regional Coordinators in communities in every corner have stood up approximately:  1,250 first dose and second dose clinics, including mobile vaccine clinics in over 30 counties Administered over 350,000 doses Working with 552 community partners Blair Caldwell African American Research Library Clinic - Denver With strong community organizing and passionate volunteers, hundreds of churches, community gathering places, parking lots, recreation centers, sports fields, and really any structure you can think of have been turned into access points to get the lifesaving vaccine while breaking down barriers for those who have not been able to receive quality health care for far too long. Servicios Vaccine Clinic - Aurora Our Vaccine Equity Team has been giving it their all to deliver the 15% of vaccine supply allocated solely for this purpose to Coloradans from all walks of life, as well as getting communities the facts about the vaccine, they continue to build momentum for healthier communities everywhere. MOBILE CLINICS Mobile vaccine clinics or “the vaccine bus” have sped over 5,800 doses (5,853) to Northeast, Southwest, Southeast,Metro Denver, and Western Slope communities, making a total of 82 stops since buses hit the road back in March. More than 80 stops along these five routes are scheduled through the end of May, with plans to continue adding stops based on community needs. If you or someone you know are not vaccinated and live along one of the routes, these mobile clinics are a great way to get the vaccine and help protect our communities. From Lamar to Las Animas and Denver to Delta, you can follow the bus tour and book an appointment for your shot! Book a Mobile Clinic Appointment Mobile Clinic in Pueblo Offering both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, these mobile clinics are for everyone 16 and older and soon -- pending approval by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, 12 years and older! WALK-UP VACCINATION SITES All of our “Vaccines for All” Community Vaccination Sites offer same-day, walk-in vaccination appointments when there are available appointments with no advance registration required. Adams County - Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Sunday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Call: (720) 263-5737 Register for Dick's Sporting Goods Park Denver County - Ball Arena Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register for Ball Arena El Paso County - Broadmoor World Arena Friday – Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Broadmoor World Arena will be taking walk-ups on the weekends. Call: 720-263-5737 Register for Broadmoor World Arena Larimer County - The Ranch Events Complex Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register for The Ranch Event Complex Mesa County - Grand Junction Convention Center Wednesday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m Call: (970) 248-6900 Register for Grand Junction Convention Center Pueblo County - Colorado State Fairgrounds Friday – Monday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call: 720-263-5737 Register for Colorado State Fairgrounds Now, getting to your appointment or a walk-in site is easier than ever. Click below, call 211, or text your zip code to 898-211 for access to free rides (up to 25 miles each way) to vaccination sites across Colorado through Mile High United Way’s “Ride United” program. POWER THE COMEBACK To meet the needs of Coloradans with language barriers and lack of access to accurate information, we have hired IDEA Marketing that specializes in reaching hard-to-reach communities. This is a non-traditional media campaign that gives everyone the power to tell their story and be a part of the launch of the greatest economic comeback this state has ever seen. This campaign, like Colorado itself, is unique. It utilizes non-traditional strategies to form coalitions across trusted messengers in community-based and faith-based organizations, harnesses the power of 120 community influencers that signed on to share the latest science and data around vaccines, provides a text message program available in English and Spanish for people to get their questions answered, and is built to be flexible and responsive to the changing data so we can reach more folks who need support making plans to get the vaccine. Ads are running on TV, radio, online, social media and coming soon to a business near you, and individuals can help bring forward a normal life for your family and community by using the hashtag #PowerTheComeback to share your vaccination story. Opt-in to the highly informative text messaging program by texting “vaccine” for English or “vacuna” for Spanish to 1-855-355-4566. HOW WE END THE ECONOMIC CRISIS Getting the vaccine should be as easy as showing up for work. The Governor is proud to announce that Colorado is offering a new workplace vaccination program, which will allow employers, unions, and trade associations of any size to provide their workers with more opportunities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in a familiar and convenient location. Employers can enroll and request a free, on-site vaccination event by filling out a Google form - there is no workplace too small to get vaccinated! Request a Workplace Vaccination Clinic All staffing, logistics, and vaccine supplies will be coordinated and provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The State of Colorado has been ahead of the curve on getting our workforce protected against this virus. All regular employees in Colorado receive four hours of paid time off (PTO) to use for vaccine appointments and to recover from vaccine side effects. If you’re a regular employee and find this is not the case in your workplace, call the Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics at (303) 318-8441 to ask questions or voice a complaint. VACCINE ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN 12 TO 15 Getting the vaccine should also be as easy as seeing your doctor. In advance of expected approval of the Pfizer vaccine for use in 12 to 15 year olds, we’re working to enroll pediatric primary care providers and all primary care doctors to administer vaccines. 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