June 2021 QUICK COVID RESOURCES COVID19.Colorado.gov COVID Testing Find a Vaccine Provider Colorado Exposure Notifications HAPPY PRIDE! Governor Polis acknowledged the beginning of Pride Month by saying, "HAPPY PRIDE! I am so proud to be Governor of a state that celebrates love across the board and truly represents a Colorado for all!" Read More COLORADO BECOMES FIRST STATE TO BAN LEGACY ADMISSIONS FOR PUBLIC COLLEGES To make sure we have a Colorado for all, we do not want anyone to be selected to attend a Colorado College just because of who their parents or grandparents are. This bill creates equal opportunities for all Coloradans to gain the education they deserve. Read More COLORADO COMEBACK CASH SCHOLARSHIP DRAWING To make our schools even safer this fall, it’s critical that all eligible students, staff, and families receive the vaccine.  The first drawing for Colorado’s Comeback Cash Scholarship Drawing will be held next Monday, June 7th, and runs every week through Friday, July 9, giving five lucky winners a $50,000 postsecondary education scholarship every week. That’s 25 lucky Colorado kids that are going to get $50,000 scholarships! If you’re a 12, 13, 14, or 15 year old winner and college is still a few years down the line, funds awarded will be placed in an interest-bearing CollegeInvest account until winners are ready to apply them toward a higher education, including a technical or credential program, and every single cent of that $50,000 dollars can be accessed. Click here for more information ELIGIBILITY & TIMELINE To be eligible to win and claim the prize, a person must: Be a living resident of between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. Have already received at least one vaccine dose or will receive at least one shot before each weekly drawing. COLORADO COMEBACK CASH To incentivize a win for all of us and sweeten the deal for a lucky few, we’re putting $5 million dollars from CARES Act funds at the end of the finish line with Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawings. As part of this public health initiative, every Friday in June and the first Wednesday in July, the Colorado Lottery will conduct a random drawing on behalf of CDPHE to identify one vaccinated Colorado resident to win a million-dollar cash prize. And the promise of a more normal life fulfilled by vaccines, means this lottery truly has no losers. ELIGIBILIY & TIMELINE To be eligible to win and claim the prize, a person must:  Be a living resident of the State of Colorado. Be at least 18 years of age. Not be an administrator of the Colorado Immunization Information System, a Colorado Lottery employee conducting the drawing, an auditor certifying the drawing, the Governor of the State of Colorado, the Lt. Governor of the State of Colorado, or the Senior Director of the Colorado Lottery. Have received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose if receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Have not already won. Have signed and submitted all required documentation and releases as part of the claims process by the deadlines identified in the drawing procedures. If a Coloradan is selected as a winner, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will reach out to verify eligibility. For more information about the drawing, please read the FAQ and the official rules. "POWER THE COMEBACK" BUSINESS PLEDGE From the beginning of this pandemic, we’ve been making decisions based on saving lives and livelihoods. And we know that the good times come back when we all do our part to power the Colorado Comeback for ourselves, our families, businesses, and students by supporting the decision to get vaccinated. Business owners and employees have been innovative and nimble in the face of this crisis. There are incredible stories of resilience, and that is in no small part due to over 60% of Coloradans getting the vaccine, who can now do the things they love and give our economy a much-needed boost in the process. That’s why the State is launching a new business tool as part of our "Power the Comeback" campaign, which will encourage businesses to do their part by encouraging employees to get vaccinated and by promoting policies that create COVID-safe workplaces. Through this "Power the Comeback" campaign, businesses can take the Power the Comeback business pledge. Here are some of the ways we are asking Colorado businesses to help public-facing workers understand the benefits of getting vaccinated and understand the support their employers can provide: Host a vaccine clinic for employees. Promote information about the Colorado law that mandates paid time off to get the vaccine and recover from vaccine side effects. Provide incentives for employees to get vaccinated (e.g., cash bonuses, additional paid time off, etc.). Share information about nearby vaccination clinics with employees and customers. Commit to posting ample signage about safe COVID-19 behaviors, mask rules for those who are unvaccinated, employee rights, and quarantining rules if exposed to COVID-19. Have a policy in place that encourages any individual aged 12 and older, who is not fully vaccinated, to continue wearing a mask inside your workplace. A toolkit that includes posters, graphics and other materials for use will be available once your pledge is received. Take the pledge! RAICES BREWING COMPANY Our small businesses, especially local bars and restaurants are the lifeblood of Colorado’s economy, where recovery comes down to finally being able to delete that virtual happy hour invite and grab a brew with friends down the street at “Power the Comeback” businesses like Raices Brewing Company. For months, Raices has been working with community health partners to get their employees fully vaccinated and continues to post vital information about metro area vaccine clinics and COVID safety information. They’re also working with teams at the State to stand up an on-site vaccine clinic for new employees and unvaccinated community members through the State’s Workplace Vaccination Program. And their recently released brew label “Vaccinate to Victory Over COVID-19” or “Vacunate Por La Victoria Sobre El COVID-19” is something we hope will be met with cheers one day -- as we declare a victory over a deadly virus that has led to immense loss of human life and suffering here at home and across the globe. “We are here to support not only our community, but other businesses in powering the comeback,” said Tamil Maldonado Vega, Co-Founder and Vice President, Raíces Brewing Company. “Raices Brewing Company has just signed the pledge, which we believe is important for us to stay safe. Our campaign, “Vaccinate to Victory Over COVID-19” or “Vacunate Por La Victoria Sobre El COVID-19” demonstrates our belief that that vaccine is key to the Colorado Comeback.” WORKPLACE VACCINATION PROGRAM 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. CORPORATIONS PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR VACCINES The State is working closely with national corporations to help more Coloradans take their shot at a better life. When you plan your vaccine, you can start planning your next trip with more airlines getting on board with offers every day. United will be giving vaccinated people the chance to win free flights for a year, and a couple of weeks ago Governor Polis visited Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and saw firsthand the joy that 5,000 Rapid Rewards points provided by Southwest Airlines brought to Coloradans getting vaccinated. Kroger will be giving away five $1 million dollar payouts in cash prizes and a chance to win free groceries for a year, which after the year many families have had is an incredible opportunity. And if you get vaccinated at any of Safeway’s Albertsons pharmacies, that’s an automatic 10% off groceries when you check out. There is always more we can do to encourage vaccines in our communities and using the tools to build on existing efforts ultimately builds us back stronger. MOBILE CLINICS Offering both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, these mobile clinics are for everyone 12 years and older! Book a Mobile Vaccine Clinic Appointment 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 3 p.m. Register for Ball Arena El Paso County - Broadmoor World Arena Friday – Monday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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 - Mesa County Public Health Department Wednesday - Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call: 970-248-6900 Register for Mesa County Public Health Department Pueblo County - Colorado State Fairgrounds Monday – Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 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. 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