Gov. Jared Polis’ office says Colorado has reached President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% of the population vaccinated by July 4. 

According to a release from the governor’s office, 70.04% of Colorado adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, to meet the president’s goal. 

“I am excited that our state has reached the goal of 70% of adults with at least their first vaccination by Independence Day. This is an exciting milestone for the people of our state, it is a testament to our resilience and united commitment in the fight against this deadly virus,” Polis said in a release. 

As of Saturday, 3,154,395 Coloradans 18 and up and an additional 190,117 residents under 18 have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Additionally over 2.9 million Coloradans are fully vaccinated, according to the release. 

The Centennial State joins nearly two dozen other states and territories that have met the president’s goal including neighboring New Mexico, Minnesota, Oregon, Puerto Rico and others, according to a report by Yahoo. 

Currently, 67% of adults across the country have received at least the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the release. 

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Coloradans who have yet to be vaccinated but have questions about vaccination clinic locations, hours, or other resources can go to the state’s website or call the state’s COVID-19 vaccine hotline at 1-877-268-2926.