covid19 – Ponca City Now

5 Years Since COVID-19 Declared a Global Pandemic: Progress and Challenges

Tuesday, March 18 by News 6

March 11, 2025 marks five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. While significant progress has been made in fighting the virus, challenges remain, according to Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, an emergency room physician with the Hillcrest HealthCare System.Dr. Johnson says COVID-19 fatigue has shaped public perception of the virus,... Read More.

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage & Utility Assistance Is Still Available

Wednesday, December 28 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.This program aids income eligible residents who reside within the city limits of Ponca City and... Read More.

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance & Utility Assistance Still Available

Tuesday, May 31 by Lyman James

Have you applied before but were unable to get assistance? Now is the time to take advantage of the new intake procedure(s) and re-apply before the funds run out.Last year, the City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod today

Wednesday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Community Building will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is for adults and minors. They will be offering 1st and 2nd dose vaccines for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J to those who qualify. Please bring your vaccine card with you. An appointment guarantees... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Community Building hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on April 20

Friday, April 15 by Lyman James

The Otoe-Missouria Community Building will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Pod on Wednesday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is for adults and minors. They will be offering 1st and 2nd dose vaccines for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J to those who qualify. Please bring your vaccine card with you. An appointment... Read More.

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance & Utility Assistance Still Available

Wednesday, April 6 by Lyman James

Delinquent on utilities, rent or mortgage? COVID-19 RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE & UTILITY ASSISTANCE STILL AVAILABLE! Have you applied before but were unable to get assistance? Now is the time to take advantage of the new intake procedure(s) and re-apply before the funds run out. Last year, the City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource... Read More.

COVID-19 Rent/Mortgage Assistance & Utility Assistance still available

Thursday, March 17 by Lyman James

Have you applied before but were unable to get assistance? Now is the time to take advantage of the new intake procedure(s) and re-apply before the funds run out.Last year, the City of Ponca City, in partnership with New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA), was approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance... Read More.

OSDH releases COVID-19 update

Thursday, February 10 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released new information regarding COVID-19 cases for this week.Kay County's seen 309 new COVID-19 cases. Kay County's seen 11,768 COVID-19 cases since March 2020. As of February 9, 53% of Kay County's age 5+ population, as well as 85.2% of the age 65+ population, have received at least... Read More.

771 new COVID-19 cases for Kay County as of Feb. 2

Wednesday, February 9 by Lyman James

As of February 2, Kay County a total of 771 new COVID-19 cases. This is a 3.7% increase compared to the following week. Kay County's seen an overall total of 11,459 COVID cases since March 2020. Other statistics for Kay County show that 52.8% of the age 5+ population, as well as 85.1% of the... Read More.

751 new COVID-19 cases for Kay County

Friday, January 21 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department reported on Thursday that Kay County's seen 751 new COVID-19 cases from January 13-19. Kay County's seen an overall total of 9,887 COVID-19 cases since March 2020.52% of the age 5+ and 84.4% of the age 65+ populations in Kay County have received at least one dose of the... Read More.

OSDH reports 12,841 new COVID-19 cases Monday

Wednesday, January 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 12,841 new COVID-19 cases for Monday, and 14,913 new cases Sunday. Since March 2020, Oklahoma's seen 839,143 COVID-19 cases overall.According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, OSDH officials believe that there are 110,244 active COVID-19 cases in the state. Oklahoma's seen 12,775 deaths as of Friday.Officials say there... Read More.

PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott shares COVID-19 update

Tuesday, January 18 by Lyman James

PCPS Families,After a tumultuous week last week with Omicron, we have many students and staff members returning to school tomorrow, January 18, 2022. Unfortunately, we are beginning to receive a great deal of information of additional students and staff who have tested positive over the weekend, or who are symptomatic. We continue to analyze... Read More.