40% Of Colorado COVID Cases Are New, More Transmissible Delta Variant, Health Officials Say

CBS Denver (Health) 6/21 4:39P Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) Health officials say efforts to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are more important than ever, as Colorado is now facing the challenge of a new, more...

Delta Variant Makes Up 40% Of COVID-19 Cases In Colorado, Health Department Says

CBS Denver (Health) 6/21 12:39P Health – CBS Denver

(CBS4) The Delta variant is now estimated to make up 40% of cases in Colorado. This is the variant that originated from India. Health officials say nearly every single case in Mesa County on the...

COVID-19 Cold Calls: Colorado Health Department Begins Calling Unvaccinated Residents

CBS Denver (Health) 6/21 11:11A Health – CBS Denver

(CBS4) On Monday, officials from Colorado s health department began calling residents 18 and older who have not yet been vaccinated for COVID-19. If you have not been vaccinated, youmay see a number...

‘Leaving Here Vaccinated’: Broomfield County Jail Boasts 85% COVID Vaccination Rate

CBS Denver (Health) 6/18 6:10P Health – CBS Denver

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4) As the state shifts its focus on where and how to vaccinate Coloradans against COVID-19, jails are playing a bigger role to protect the community. The Broomfield County Jail...

Health And Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Joins Gov. Jared Polis, Members Of Congress, To...

CBS Denver (Health) 6/18 4:45P Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra flew to Colorado Friday to help boost the state s COVID-19 vaccination rate. A total of 55% of Coloradans have one shot and 49% are...

Boulder Business Owner Is Third $1 Million Winner In Colorado Comeback Cash Giveaway

CBS Denver (Health) 6/18 10:51A Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) Officials with the State of Colorado on Friday named the third $1 million winner in a lottery that s hoping to inspire residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Pete Vegas, a...

‘We’re Really Excited’: Five Points Businesses Welcome Back Customers During Juneteenth...

CBS Denver (Health) 6/17 3:40P Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) Businesses in the Five Points neighborhood have struggled to stay open during the pandemic, missing out on major events that bring people out to shop and dine like the Juneteenth Music...

CU Board Of Regents Meets Over Member’s Opposition To COVID Vaccine Requirement

CBS Denver (Health) 6/17 12:58P Health – CBS Denver

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) The University of Colorado Board of Regents met on Thursday after one member expressed concern over mandating COVID-19 vaccines for students, faculty and staff this fall. CU...

Special Series Of COVID Vaccine Clinics Planned To Commemorate Juneteenth This Weekend

CBS Denver (Health) 6/17 10:41A Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with several agencies around Denver to host a special series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics, all to commemorate...

New COVID-19 Spikes In Parts Of Colorado With Lower Vaccination Rates? Many Doctors Worried It Could...

CBS Denver (Health) 6/17 9:08A Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) Colorado officials continue the effort to vaccinate more people against COVID-19, but  CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida says another spike of cases in areas of the state where the vaccination rates are low is a strong possibility....

‘Spread Those People Out’: 125th Cheyenne Frontier Days Returns In July With COVID Precautions

CBS Denver (Health) 6/16 3:06P Health – CBS Denver

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (CBS4) – The 125 th annual Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo will give tens of thousands of people the chance to enjoy the sport, music and food that was sidelined in 2020 due to the...

COVID In Boulder: 2021 Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast Canceled At Folsom Field

CBS Denver (Health) 6/16 2:07P Health – CBS Denver

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) Officials in Boulder confirm the annual Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast at Folsom Field will not happen this summer due to COVID-19. The city made the decision to cancel the...

‘Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast’ Fireworks Show Canceled At Folsom Field In Boulder

CBS Denver (Health) 6/16 2:07P Health – CBS Denver

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) Officials in Boulder confirm the annual Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast fireworks show at Folsom Field will not happen this summer due to COVID-19. The city made the decision to...

Colorado Health Officials Raise Concerns About COVID Delta Variant As Virus Proves To Be More...

CBS Denver (Health) 6/16 12:45P Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) There s a reason you have to get a flu shot every year. It s because influenza is a virus and viruses have a tendency to change over time. (credit: CBS) COVID-19 is also a virus and...

Vaccinated? Here’s How To Check If You’re Eligible For Colorado Comeback Cash $1 Million Giveaway

CBS Denver (Health) 6/16 10:33A Health – CBS Denver

DENVER (CBS4) The State of Colorado has a new way you can find out if your name is registered for the Colorado Comeback Cash drawing . There is now a hotline you can call to find out if your...