‘A historic day:’ First COVID-19 vaccines given in Oklahoma
The rollout of the coronavirus vaccine started in Oklahoma on Monday amid the worst surge the state has recorded yet.
Enough vaccine doses for first priority group expected to be shipped to Oklahoma this month
State officials say some health care workers and nursing home residents and staff could begin receiving the vaccine as early as Dec. 16.
Under new management: Oklahoma health officials plan to enter agreement with nonprofit for Public Health Lab management
The State Department of Health plans to bring in a new Oklahoma State University-linked nonprofit to manage the new facility in Stillwater
Gov. Stitt complained to hospital leaders about interviews with media on COVID-19 crisis
Frustrated with recent news stories on the crisis facing hospitals, Gov. Kevin Stitt has asked health care leaders to limit their criticism.
Update: Stitt pick for Board of Education asks to have her appointment rescinded
Melissa Crabtree operates Enid Freedom Fighters, which has loudly pushed back against proposed mask mandates there and has led an effort to recall a city councilor who has attempted to make masks mandatory
In letter, state tells school district it is violating quarantine guidelines
The state Department of Health and the state Department of Education are reminding school districts they must follow state quarantine guidelines.
Confusion, defiance and focus on ‘personal responsibility’ shaped Gov. Stitt’s initial pandemic response
The Frontier listened to hours of recorded calls and reviewed thousands of emails to better understand Gov. Kevin Stitt’s initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to grow across Oklahoma.
Oklahoma officials continue to push ‘personal responsibility’ as experts say vaccine is months off
Gov. Kevin Stitt and health officials’ message on Tuesday emphasized an upcoming coronavirus vaccine and Oklahomans practicing “personal responsibility” as a way to curb the spread of the pandemic.
