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Kay and Garfield counties both see one new virus-related death as 712 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 712 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Aug. 27. Oklahoma has now seen 55,510 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started, and 7,586 cases are active.Fifteen additional virus-related deaths were reported Thursday to put the statewide death toll to 778. One of those being a Kay County... Read More.

DCLA cancels first two football games due to teacher testing positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

After a Deer Creek-Lamont teacher tested positive for COVID-19, DCLA has made the decision to cancel the district's first two football games of the season.This includes the Aug. 27 game against Kremlin-Hillsdale, and the Sept. 3 game against Pond Creek-Hunter.DCLA school district will use online, virtual learning programs instead of in-person learning for the... Read More.

666 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide for Wednesday

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 666 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, Aug. 26. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 54,838 COVID-19 cases with 7,661 cases active.19 additional virus-related deaths were documented Wednesday to put Oklahoma's death toll at 763. One of the deaths includes a Garfield County male in... Read More.

Payne County sees fifth virus-related death as 650 new COVID-19 cases are reported Tuesday

Tuesday, August 25 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 650 new positive COVID-19 cases for Tuesday, Aug. 25. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 54,172 COVID-19 cases, and 7,912 cases are active.Fourteen additional virus related deaths were reported for Tuesday, putting Oklahoma's death toll to 744. One of those deaths being a Payne County... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe awarded over $380K for new COVID-19 Response Center

Tuesday, August 25 by Lyman James

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded over $380K to the Otoe-Missouria Tribe for a new COVID-19 Response Center at the Tribal Complex. Once completed, the tribe will be able to screen and test members, employees and community members for COVID-19.The grant was a part of $2.8 million awarded to Oklahoma... Read More.

Kay and Osage counties see slight increase in COVID-19 cases

Monday, August 24 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 357 new positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, Aug. 24. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 53,522 COVID-19 cases, and 8,132 cases are active.Kay County saw one new COVID-19 case to put the overall total to 288 cases, 11 deaths and 241 recoveries. Out of the... Read More.

PCPS Superintendent releases letter after Kay County is placed in Yellow Risk Zone for COVID-19

Sunday, August 23 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott has released an important letter after Kay County has recently been placed in the yellow risk zone for COVID-19. The letter goes as follows. PCPS Parents and Staff:Kay County has been designated in the YELLOW Risk Level, or Low Risk Level, as determined by the Oklahoma State Department... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools support staff employee tests positive for COVID-19

Sunday, August 23 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools released an update onto their Facebook page Saturday that a support staff employee has tested positive for COVID-19.NPS worked with the Kay County Health Department and an investigation has taken place. No students or staff members (aside from primary family members) have been exposed. Masks and social distancing were key in... Read More.

Weekend report: Kay and surrounding counties see increase in COVID-19 cases

Sunday, August 23 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,419 positive COVID-19 cases over the weekend. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 53,165 COVID-19 cases with 8,030 cases active.Kay County saw an increase with six new COVID-19 cases to put the overall total to 287 cases, 11 deaths and 240 recoveries. Out of the... Read More.

Six new COVID-19 cases for Kay County on Friday

Friday, August 21 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,077 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, Aug. 21. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 51,746 COVIID-19 with 7,614 cases active.Six more COVID-19 cases were reported for Kay County where the current stats are 281, 11 deaths and 238 recoveries. Of the 32 active cases... Read More.