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434 new positive COVID-19 cases reported Monday in Oklahoma

Monday, July 6 by Lyman James

The number of COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma took another big jump on Monday, July 7, as the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported 434 new positive COVID-19 cases. This puts the state's overall total of cases to 16,362 since the start of the pandemic, and 3,930 cases are active.For new cases in local counties,... Read More.

Possible COVID-19 Case Results Were Negative for Ponca City Public Schools

Sunday, July 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been made aware that the possible COVID-19 case results were NEGATIVE. Since there is a rise in positive cases in our area, PCPS Summer Activities will remain outside through Tuesday, July 14, 2020. “Safety is our number one priority, so please do not participate in PCPS Summer Activities if a... Read More.

Three new COVID-19 cases for Kay County, OSDH reports 283 new cases Sunday

Sunday, July 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 283 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Sunday, putting the state at 15,928 cases since testing started. There are 3,682 active cases at this time.Kay County saw another increase with three new cases. For new cases in surrounding counties, Payne County has nine, Logan County... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Receives COVID-19 Grant Money From the State

Friday, July 3 by Lyman James

On July 1, 2020, the Ponca City Public School District was notified that they were 1 of 150 schools awarded Incentive Grant funds to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 through June 30 of 2021. The competitive grant consisted of $8 million dollars set-aside in the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds from... Read More.

Noble County sees first virus-related death, 526 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Friday

Friday, July 3 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 526 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, July 3. Oklahoma has now seen 15,065 cases since testing started, and 3,546 cases are active.For new cases in local counties, Payne County has nine and two each for Kay, Logan and Osage counties.While Noble County saw no new... Read More.

427 new COVID-19 cases reported Thursday, Kay County surpasses 100 mark

Thursday, July 2 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 427 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, July 2. There have been a total of 14,539 cases since testing started, and 3,491 cases are active. This is 16 less than on Thursday.Kay County saw six new COVID-19 cases Thursday, putting the county past the 100 mark... Read More.

Ponca City lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

Thursday, July 2 by Lyman James

The following is from the City of Ponca City. In response to the press release concerning pool closures in Ponca City, a former employee who life guarded at AMBUC, Wentz and RecPlex pools has tested positive for COVID-19.The City Lifeguards rotate to all pools throughout the week, therefore creating "close contact" (Close contact means within... Read More.

OSDH reports 355 new COVID-19 cases; Over 500 new recoveries for Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 355 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, July 1. The number of cases for Oklahoma is now at 14,112 since testing started, and 3,507 cases are active.For new cases in local counties, Payne County has five, Osage County with three, Washington County has two and one... Read More.

Wentz Pool, AMBUC Pool And RecPlex Pool Closed Through July 14 due to a COVID-19 exposure

Tuesday, June 30 by Lyman James

Wentz Pool, AMBUC Pool, and the Rec Plex Pool will be closed Wednesday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 14, in order to ensure the safety of citizens and employees due to a COVID-19 exposure.According to guidelines from the Oklahoma State Department of Health, if someone was a “CLOSE CONTACT” of someone with COVID-19:You... Read More.

OSDH reports 585 new COVID-19 cases, most reported in a single day for Oklahoma

Tuesday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 585 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 30. This is the most cases reported in a single day for Oklahoma. The overall total of cases for the state is at 13,757 with 3,672 active cases.For new cases in local counties, Payne County saw... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Notified of Possible COVID-19 Case

Monday, June 29 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been made aware of a possible COVID-19 case.There has not been a positive confirmation of testing results, but to err on the side of caution to protect our students and staff, all indoor summer extra-curricular activities in Ponca City Public School facilities will be suspended through the holiday... Read More.

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor reports COVID-19 test results

Monday, June 29 by Lyman James

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor received good news with the results of campus-wide testing completed last week. All residents—independent living, assisted living, memory care and health care—tested negative for COVID-19.Last week, the community tested 212 residents and employees. Employees tested during the campus-wide testing on June 25 also were negative for... Read More.