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OSDH releases weekly epidemiology report Wednesday

Thursday, August 19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday, August 18. From August 8-14, 15,490 new COVID-19 cases, 12,621 recoveries and 82 deaths were documented. This is a 10% increase in new cases compared to August 1-7. 30,111 cases have been hospitalized. 19,181 specimens have... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 862 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Wednesday, August 18

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 862 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. Oklahoma's seen 516,663 COVID-19 cases overall throughout the pandemic as 19,657 cases are active. The new cases 7 day average is 2,187 and the CDC provisional death count is 8,902. Posted below is data for regions across Oklahoma.... Read More.

Gov. Stitt makes stops in Ponca City on Tuesday

Wednesday, August 18

As Gov. Kevin Stitt visited Ponca City on Tuesday as the second stop on his 2021 Top Ten Traveling Cabinet Tour, he held a meeting at City Central followed by making some stops around the area. Gov. Stitt and his Cabinet members visited Ponca City High School on Tuesday afternoon.... Read More.

Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters

Tuesday, August 17

The City of Ponca City has contracted with Allegiant Utility Services to install new electric meters on houses and businesses beginning Tuesday, August 17. The technicians will be driving vehicles with identification on the door stating that they are “Contractors Working for Ponca City Energy”. The technicians will wear badges... Read More.

City of Ponca City hosting public meeting on Wednesday for Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tuesday, August 17

The City of Ponca City wants your input. As part of revising the Hazard Mitigation Plan, the City will host a public meeting on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall to both gather the community’s concerns and to provide information... Read More.

Oklahoma sees nearly 7,000 COVID-19 cases since Friday

Tuesday, August 17

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 6,967 new COVID-19 cases and 51 more deaths across the state since Friday. 2,814 cases were reported Monday afternoon. Oklahoma's seen 508,834 COVID-19 cases overall as 20,808 cases are active. The CDC provisional death toll is at 8,902 and officials also reported 51... Read More.

Kay County Health Department offering 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, August 17

As the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming available, you might be asking who is eligible? Those who have been diagnosed with conditions that result in moderate to severe levels of immunocompromised. Individuals with other, non-immunocompromised conditions (including but not limited to chronic disease or residing in group living... Read More.

Kay County Free Fair returning in September

Tuesday, August 17

After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Kay County Free Fair is set to return this year for Sept. 14-19. 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. SundayFair entries on Monday Horse and Livestock... Read More.

OSDH reports 1,042 new COVID-19 cases Friday

Monday, August 16

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,042 new COVID-19 cases Friday. According to Friday's situation report, Oklahoma's seen 501,353 COVID-19 cases overall as 17,853 cases are active. 2,122 is Friday's 7-day rolling average for the number of new cases reported. The state's CDC provisional death toll is 8,800. Locally,... Read More.

Gov. Stitt to make stop in Ponca City Tuesday

Monday, August 16

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced last week that he and his cabinet will make a stop in Ponca City tomorrow, August 17, as the second stop on his 2021 Top Ten Traveling Cabinet Tour to allow Oklahomans to hear from state leaders and discuss issues important to the community. The... Read More.