Colorado Coronavirus Milestone: 2 Million Fully Vaccinated

Colorado has reached a milestone in its battle against the coronavirus — more than 2 million residents are now fully vaccinated, Gov. Jared Polis announced Thursday.

Out of 4.7 million Coloradans who are eligible to receive the vaccine, more than 2.6 million have received one dose, state public health data shows.

“I want to congratulate every Coloradan who has received their vaccine," Polis said in a statement. "Not only are you protecting yourself, but you’re powering the Colorado comeback and energizing our economy."

The governor reminded people who haven't received their vaccine that it's free, quick and easy.

"Make a plan today, and take the first step toward ending this pandemic and protecting your family," he said. "Vaccinated Coloradans are experiencing the joy of safely seeing their grandparents again, or finally getting together with friends for dinner without the fear or guilt of endangering their lives. There are even brighter days ahead Colorado, and this lifesaving vaccine is going to get us there.”

At least 70 percent of Coloradans will need to get vaccinated before the state can safely roll back all public health restrictions, according to a new University of Colorado study.

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More than 1,300 health care providers and clinics in Colorado are offering vaccines.

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