Diagnosed with COVID-19, Norman mother hopes to wake up from ‘bad dream’
Norman resident Manda Nelson, 34, recounts being one of the first Oklahomans diagnosed with COVID-19.
Osage Nation to ‘revamp’ COVID-19 protocols it sent out inadvertently
The official Osage Nation “Pandemic Prevention and Recovery Process Protocols” stated it would only declare a state of emergency when 50 percent of its employees were absent from work.
As pandemic spreads, ‘life continues as normal’ in many rural communities
As the spread of coronavirus has major cities across the country taking significant measures to reduce crowds of even a few people, Newkirk residents lined up out the door Tuesday for the new restaurant serving sandwiches with mobster-themed names.
Oklahoma senators make up 25 percent of no votes on ‘phase two’ coronavirus aid package
Sen. Jim Inhofe and Sen. James Lankford both voted no on the bill, saying they felt there was a better way to help small businesses.
COVID-19 is spreading in Oklahoma. But testing is still limited.
Doctors and health officials in the state acknowledged the number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma was higher than the recorded numbers reflected.
Officials issue orders to try and prevent further spread as more Oklahoma COVID-19 cases are confirmed
The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Tuesday it had confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19, up from a confirmed 10 cases the previous day.
In Monday phone call with mayors, Stitt reiterates ‘business as usual’ stance
Despite his call to keep supporting restaurants, the option for Oklahomans to eat out may be out of Stitt’s hands. Both Oklahoma City and Tulsa on Tuesday announced a closure of bars and restaurants, allowing for takeout only. More cities are expected to make similar proclamations.
Health department ‘limited on supplies,’ will begin coronavirus test rationing for now
Oklahoma officials announced on Tuesday that the number of positive COVID-19 cases had almost double in the state and the OSDH said it would have to start rationing supplies for the time being.
