Oklahoma completes first-ever report on maternal deaths
Oklahoma is the fourth worst state in the U.S. for maternal mortality. For the past 18 years, 11 women on average die per year.
How the pandemic unfolded in Oklahoma
Oklahoma was unprepared for the coronavirus when it struck this spring. And despite efforts early on to slow virus’ spread, new infections are still increasing at previously unseen rates.
Oklahoma Public Health Laboratory relocation plan draws blowback
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the long-awaited facility would move from its current site to Stillwater, nearly 70 miles away.
Cell by Cell: The complete list of people who died in Oklahoma jails in 2020
The Frontier is again tracking every jail death in Oklahoma in 2020. We hope to uncover more about how and why people die in Oklahoma jails.
State cites 45 long-term care facilities for violations during pandemic
The Frontier reviewed hundreds of inspection reports for 279 nursing homes and assisted-living centers with confirmed COVID-19 cases and found that 45 were cited for at least one violation.
State examining hazard pay for corrections employees following staff deaths at Oklahoma prisons
Two employee deaths were “possibly related to COVID-19,” the Oklahoma Department of Corrections reported on Friday.
Oklahoma now ranked No. 4 for COVID-19 positivity rate
Since the last report, the outbreak in Oklahoma has worsened, and the task force said the state is in the red zone.
Here’s what you need to know about changes to Oklahoma’s coronavirus reporting
The state is set to change some of its coronavirus reporting procedures starting next week.
