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Oklahoma sees 603 new positive COVID-19 cases, Pawnee County reports third virus-related death

Thursday, July 9 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 603 new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday, July 9. This brings Oklahoma to 18,496 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 4,396 cases are active.A third virus-related death was reported for Pawnee County. The individual was a female in the 65 or older age group.... Read More.

Local schools receiving incentive grants from Oklahoma to fight COVID-19

Thursday, July 9 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister on July 1 awarded incentive grants totaling $16 million to 150 Oklahoma school districts to help mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on student learning and ensure that students have learning opportunities in the upcoming 2020-21 school year.A total of 360 school districts applied for the... Read More.

Sixth COVID-19-related death reported for Ponca City Wednesday, 673 new positive COVID-19 cases statewide

Wednesday, July 8 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 673 new positive COVID-19 cases for the state of Oklahoma on Wednesday, July 8. There have now been 17,893 positive cases since the start of the pandemic, and 4,355 cases are active.While Kay County saw two new COVID-19 cases, an eight virus-related death was reported for... Read More.

858 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Tuesday, most reported in a single day for the state

Tuesday, July 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 858 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 7. This is by far the most amount of new cases reported in a single day for Oklahoma. The state has now seen a total of 17,220 cases since testing started, and 4,215 cases are active.For... Read More.

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.