Tag: life sciences
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Officials confident state will reach herd immunity in ‘weeks to months’
As vaccine supply begins to outstrip demand, Colorado health officials said the state can reach herd immunity to stop the spread of coronavirus in the coming “weeks to months.” In order to reach herd immunity, at least 70% of Coloradans need to be vaccinated. With enough people immune to COVID-19, the virus can’t find enough…
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Optum starting coronavirus vaccinations in Colorado Springs next week
Optum, a large primary care provider in Colorado Springs, will start vaccinating seniors 70 and older for the coronavirus next week. The company, which includes Mountain View Medical Group, is one of the more recent health care providers to start vaccinating patients. Centura Health and Peak Vista Community Health Centers started this week, while UCHealth…