Colorado prepping to move into next vaccination phase, monitoring possible spring surge of COVID-19 variant State planning for increase in COVID-19 vaccine supply Officials with the CDPHE and the vaccine task force discussed the current COVID-19 trends in Colorado as well as the next steps in the stateâs vaccine distribution schedule. The state is 95% toward its goal of vaccinating 70% of people 70+ by the end of February. and last updated 2021-02-25 17:00:41-05 As Colorado officials continue planning for an increase in vaccinations following the expected emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnsonâs COVID-19 vaccine, theyâre also carefully monitoring the COVID-19 variant in the state.