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87 new COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma Wednesday; State’s total now at 2,894

Wednesday, April 22 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of health is reporting 87 new COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma on Wednesday, bringing the state's overall total to 2,894.In addition, 6 new COVID-19 related deaths were reported, bringing the state's total to 170. No new deaths were reported in Kay or surrounding counties. Good news is that 70 more Oklahomans... Read More.

Kay County Health Department in Blackwell offering curbside COVID-19 testing Thursday

Wednesday, April 22 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department in Blackwell will offer another curbside COVID-19 testing site on Thursday, April 23 by appointment only.You must be experiencing a fever of at least 100.4 degrees, a cough, shortness of breath or if you know you've been in contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. The... Read More.

Two more COVID-19 related deaths reported in Kay County

Tuesday, April 21 by Lyman James

As of the 11 a.m. update on Tuesday, April 21, The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports two new deaths from the coronavirus in Kay County, a female in the 50-64 age group and a female in the age group of 65 and older, bringing the county's total of COVID-19 related deaths to 6.Including... Read More.

Kay County Health Department continuing with drive-thru COVID-19 testing site

Tuesday, April 21 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department is continuing with having their drive-thru testing site open Monday-Friday by appointment only.Their phone number is 580-762-1641. COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment only. Supplies are limited and tests will be reserved for the vulnerable population and those showing COVID-19 symptoms. The symptoms include a fever... Read More.

81 new COVID-19 cases documented in Oklahoma Monday; State total now at 2,680

Monday, April 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released a daily update on Monday reporting that 81 new COVID-19 cases have been documented, bringing Oklahoma's total to 2,680.New numbers also show that out of the 2,680 cases, 923 remain active while 1,614 have recovered.Three more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19. This includes two in Cleveland County,... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases takes slight jump to 2,599; Kay County remains with 46

Sunday, April 19 by Lyman James

As of 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, the Oklahoma State Department of Health documented only 29 COVID-19 cases statewide, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 2,599. Good news is that the number of those recovered has also climbed to 1,575, a jump from 1,534 on Saturday.One new death was documented, bringing the state's total... Read More.

Kay County remains at 46 COVID-19 cases; 33 have recovered

Saturday, April 18 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, the number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma is at 2,570.Locally, Kay County remains with 46 COVID-19 cases, 33 of those have recovered. 41 of those cases have been in Ponca City. As for overall cases for surrounding counties, Osage has 64 cases reported with 30 recovered,... Read More.

Oklahoma at 2,465 COVID-19 cases; OSDH reports numbers for Ponca City

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Friday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has documented 108 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday, bringing Oklahoma's overall total to 2,465.A total of 5 new deaths were reported on Friday, bringing the state's total to 136. Those deaths include:Two in Delaware County, both females in the 65 and older age... Read More.

New COVID-19 text scam going around

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

There is a new COVID-19 related scam that the public should be aware of.Scammers are sending out what appears to be an urgent text telling people about possible exposure to someone with COVID-19. The rest of the message advises victims to self-quarantine and click a link inside the text for more information.DO NOT fall... Read More.

One new COVID-19 case in Kay County

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

As of the 11 a.m. update on Thursday, April 16, The Oklahoma State Department of Health says that one new COVID-19 was documented for Kay County, bringing the county's overall total to 46.New cases were reported in surrounding counties. Garfield County has two new cases bringing their total to 9, an eighth case was... Read More.

Information and guidelines for community spread COVID-19

Thursday, April 16 by Lyman James

Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.Person-to-Person Spread – The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person. • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). • Through respiratory... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 2,263, Kay County remains with 45

Wednesday, April 15 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, the Oklahoma State Department of Health says that Oklahoma has now reported up to 2,263 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state, a jump from 2,184 on Tuesday.Locally, Kay County has held steady the past two days with 45 COVID-19 cases reported, Garfield and Logan counties... Read More.