Colorado Coronavirus Vaccination Progress: Update

More than 1.6 million Coloradans have received at least their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, according to state data. More than 1 million Coloradans are fully immunized.

All Colorado residents ages 16 and older will become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Friday, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday. But demand continues to outpace supply, and vaccination appointments often disappear within minutes of becoming available.

Still, more and more people are getting shots daily through more than 1,000 health care providers and clinics in Colorado. Everyone who wants to be vaccinated should be able to receive their first appointment by the end of May, Polis said.

The state's vaccination data dashboard shows which Colorado counties have the highest vaccination rates per 100,000 people:

Some metro Denver and nearby counties are showing a considerable difference in vaccination rates per 100,000 people:

*Data as of Wednesday

• Broomfield: 54,668
• Jefferson County: 53,879
• Boulder County: 52,567
• Douglas County: 37,180
• Denver: 45,628
• Arapahoe County: 40,892
• Adams County: 35,055

Outside Denver's metro area, Eagle (59,375) and Summit (59,946) counties had some of the highest vaccination rates in the state.

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Some counties have higher rates due to higher populations of people ages 60 and older, and front-line workers. And some eligible Coloradans are choosing to hold off on getting vaccinated.

How to make an appointment to receive your vaccine:

Colorado Coronavirus Vaccine Hub: Where, How To Get Immunized