DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and Denver Zoo partnered to host a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Zoo for kids ages 5 and up. Governor Polis met with kids getting the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and also met with those who received their COVID-19 booster shots (Pfizer and Moderna) as well as flu shots at the event.
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis released a statement following reports that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with bipartisan support, sending it to President Biden’s desk for signature.
AURORA — Today, Governor Jared Polis joined David Brumbaugh, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Children’s Hospital Colorado to visit with children and their families at Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) in Aurora, as the kids received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic for children ages 5 to 11. The Governor was on hand to encourage Colorado’s youngest individuals to get the vaccine while also congratulating those who got their shot.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, November 5, 2021, in honor of Joes Fire Department Firefighter Larry Wyant who passed away October 26, 2021, battling a fire in a cornfield when winds shifted.
AURORA — Governor Jared Polis today hosted a public event to celebrate key milestones in the state’s effort to reimagine early childhood care and education for young children and their families. Governor Polis announced the transition plan for the new, unified Department of Early Childhood (DEC) is pending final approval, and the process to develop the voter-approved, universal preschool program is now underway.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement upon reports that the CDC Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP) and CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11.
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Polis was joined by Dr. Rachel Herlihy, State Epidemiologist, and Incident Commander Scott Bookman.