Answering your COVID-19 questions
We know you have questions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Oklahoma, and we’re doing our best to get you answers.
Stitt deletes tweet, but stands by call to ‘keep living life’
“He still feels like it’s important that if you’re healthy and not at high risk, (you should) support our local businesses as best we can and keep living life,” said Charlie Hannema, the governor’s spokesperson.
Despite coronavirus spread, governor visits packed food hall, urges Oklahomans to join him
Practicing what he preached, Gov. Kevin Stitt even tweeted a photo of himself and his children Saturday night at a crowded Oklahoma City food hall.
Homeless shelters face real limitations in battle against coronavirus
If cities grind to a halt due to coronavirus fears and volunteers dry up, the population of people experiencing homelessness may be the most affected.
Department of Education ‘removing barriers’ that would prevent schools from closing
Oklahoma’s Department of Education is telling schools not to worry about assessment benchmarks, attendance-based funding or other requirements when considering whether to close in response to the growing threat of COVID-19.
State health department not following CDC guidelines aimed to get more people tested for COVID-19
The health department has directed doctors with patients suspected of having COVID-19 to call a state epidemiologist for testing approval. Samples sent without prior authorization are rejected.
Jails and prisons across Oklahoma are looking to prevent, prepare for COVID-19
Though jails and prisons are contained by nature, health experts have long warned that detention facilities are vulnerable to infectious disease spread.
Coronavirus threat has Oklahoma hospitals, officials preparing
No cases have been confirmed in the state, but hospitals are implementing policies, conserving medical supplies and considering telemedicine.
