The next School Leader Update Call will take place on Monday, April 12 at 1:00pm. Call-in information will remain the same as it has been. Contact Amanda Oberg with questions.
This newsletter includes information on:
Colorado Vaccine Distribution Phase 1B.4 Opens March 19
Public Health Guidance on Graduation and Spring School Events
Colorado Vaccine Distribution Phase 1B.4 Opens March 19
Phase 1B.4 includes high school-aged students (Ages 16+) with 1 or more high risk conditions, which are defined below:
People 16-59 with 1 or more high risk conditions:
The intent of this classification is to vaccinate Coloradans who have a high risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. This includes Coloradans with 1 of more of the following: Cancer (defined as patients who are currently receiving treatment or have received treatment within the last month for cancer), chronic kidney disease, COPD, diabetes mellitus (types 1 and 2), Down syndrome, specific heart conditions (heart failure, cardiomyopathies or coronary heart disease, and severe valvular/congenital heart disease), obesity (BMI ≥ 30kg/m^2), pregnancy, sickle cell disease, solid organ transplant, individuals with disabilities who require direct care in their home, and people with disabilities that prevent them from wearing masks.
Students age 16+ and their families may also qualify in Phase 1B.4 if they are in the following “essential frontline worker” occupations:
student-facing higher education employees
food/restaurant services
manufacturing
US postal service
public transit and specialized transportation
public health
human service workers
faith leaders
direct care providers for Coloradans experiencing homelessness
essential journalists
Some students may have 1 or more of the high risk conditions, whether identified on health plans or not, and could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting on March 19. Please refer to CSI’s COVID-19 Resources for additional information on COVID-19 Vaccines in Colorado.
Public Health Guidance on Graduation and Spring School Events
Local Public Health Agencies are beginning to provide guidance to schools on holding graduation ceremonies and other school events, like prom, during the coming months. Please reach out to your local public health agency as you plan for these and similar events for local guidance. CDPHE has released COVID-19 Prom Guidance as well.
