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State also updates lab reporting and vaccine access public health orders

Statewide, (July 30, 2021): The state updated the practical guide for operationalizing school guidance today, recommending that local public health agencies and school districts consider either mask requi

REMOTE, (July 30, 2021): With limited supply of Walmart gift cards remaining, the State and its partners will host Comeback Cash gift card stops and additional clinics throughout Colorado into next week. Anyone age 12 and older who receives a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the gift card locations noted below will receive a $100 Walmart gift card while supplies last. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will continue to send text message alerts to unvaccinated Coloradans about the Walmart gift card stops near them reminding them of the opportunity.

REMOTE, (July 27, 2021): The State and its partners will continue to host Comeback Cash gift card stops and additional clinics throughout the state this week. Anyone age 12 and older who receives a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the gift card locations noted below will receive a $100 Walmart gift card while supplies last. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will send text message alerts to unvaccinated Coloradans about the Walmart gift card stops near them reminding them of the opportunity. These texts will come from ​​45778.

REMOTE, (July 26, 2021): In the coming days, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will send text and email notifications to parents and guardians of children between the ages of 12 and 17 who may be overdue for their second COVID-19 vaccine. CDPHE sent previous batches of similar reminder messages to people over the age of 18.

Facilities are required to test unvaccinated staff every shift

REMOTE, (July 23, 2021): Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released updated guidance modifying mitigation requirements for residential care facilities serving older adults and people with disabilities. 

In response to the COVID-19 Delta variant, the state has required enhanced infection control measures in areas where viral transmission has been higher to ensure resident safety since June 21st. 

REMOTE, (July 23, 2021): The state of Colorado and its partners have mobile and pop-up vaccination clinics across the state this coming weekend including 32 Comeback Cash gift card stops offering $100 Walmart gift cards while supplies last to anyone who receives a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the locations noted below.

REMOTE, July 20: Today, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (C

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