EATON, CO - Today, Governor Jared Polis launched Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics that will run routes in all four corners of the state, reaching medically underserved Coloradans in their own communities. The Governor kicked off the tours in Avondale and Eaton, just outside of Pueblo and Greeley respectively.
“From day one we have focused on a rapid and equitable distribution process of the lifesaving vaccine while working to save the most lives, and that’s what these clinics are all about. No matter who you are or where you live, we want to ensure that you’ll be able to get a vaccine if you want one,” said Governor Jared Polis. “These buses are an important piece of our larger strategy, and will complement our other vaccine distribution efforts, such as our six community vaccination sites, by going directly into communities that may not otherwise have easy access to the vaccines or medical care.”
These mobile vaccination sites will begin with routes in Southeast Colorado, making stops in Ordway, La Junta, Las Animas and Lamar, and in Northeast Colorado, making stops in Eaton, Fort Morgan, Sterling, and Yuma. There will be more information in the coming weeks about the two additional routes in Northwest and Southwest Colorado.
The buses will begin by administering 250 vaccines per day and will expand to 500 per day. The clinics can serve up to six individuals at a time and allow individuals who may not have a car or other transportation easily available to them to access the vaccine right in their communities. The mobile vaccine clinics are building on the important work of the local public health agencies, and will be utilizing some of Colorado’s supply of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, creating additional convenience for those accessing the clinic.
To date, more than 1 million Coloradans have been vaccinated against COVID-19. As of today, all Coloradans 16 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine.
For more information about these mobile clinics, please visit covid19.colorado.gov.