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Kay County now at 24 COVID-19 Cases, 565 cases in Oklahoma

Tuesday, March 31 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports that there are four new cases of COVID-19 in Kay County, bring the total of cases to 24 in the county. This is a jump from 20 on Sunday and Monday.As for the state of Oklahoma, there are now 565 cases of COVID-19 with 1,229 testing negative.... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases at 481, no new cases for Kay County

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released details Monday morning that there are now 481 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma.A total of 153 Oklahomans have been hospitalized, and 17 have died from the virus (4 in Oklahoma County, 1 in Pawnee County, 1 in Sequoyah County, 3 in Tulsa County, 1... Read More.

OSU student tests positive for COVID-19

Monday, March 30 by Lyman James

Officials with Oklahoma State University in Stillwater confirmed Sunday evening that a student on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the university, people who may have been in close contact with the person previously were contacted and provided information on next steps for screening and self-quarantine, if necessary.

20 COVID-19 cases now in Kay County, 429 statewide as of Sunday

Sunday, March 29 by Lyman James

As of Sunday morning, there are now 429 cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma according to the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 1,205 cases have also showed as negative, and 140 Oklahomans have been hospitalized.There are two new reported cases of COVID-19 in Kay County as of Sunday bringing... Read More.

COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma now at 377, Kay County at 18

Saturday, March 28 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, the state of Oklahoma now has a total of 377 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Kay County made a small jump from 17 to 18 cases on Saturday. As for area counties, Noble and Logan each remain with 3 cases, Osage County reports a new case since Friday and... Read More.

322 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, 17 now in Kay County

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their latest update on COVID-19 cases as of Friday, March 27.There are now 322 COVID-19 cases statewide, a jump from 248 on Thursday. Oklahoma County has the most cases with 92 documented.Kay county made the jump from 11 on Thursday to 17 COVID-19 cases. For area counties... Read More.

Ponca City releases COVID-19 update for Friday, March 27

Friday, March 27 by Lyman James

Due to Governor Stitt’s Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Marland Mansion & Estate, Marland’s Grand Home, Library, Utility Billing Office, Senior Center, and RecPlex will remain closed through Thursday, April 16.In addition, Mayor Nicholson has signed a... Read More.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Kay County rises to 11

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Thursday morning, there are 11 documented cases of COVID-19 in Kay County. Oklahoma State Health Department says that there are now 248 casesof COVID-19 reported statewide.Seven Oklahomans have died from the virus. Two of which were in Oklahoma County as of recent and one in Norman Wednesday night. For surrounding... Read More.

PCPS March 25 COVID-19 Update

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

The following is an update from Ponca City Public Schools on Wednesday. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community,Today, we learned that Oklahoma students will not return to the classroom for the remainder of the current school year, following a vote by the State Board of Education. Instead, districts, including Ponca City Public Schools, will implement continuous learning... Read More.

U.S. Attorney’s Office warning of COVID-19 fraud schemes

Thursday, March 26 by Lyman James

The United States Attorney’s Office is warning the public to be aware of fraud schemes seeking to exploit the COVID-19 crisis.Scammers have already devised several methods, including fraudulent websites, contacting people by phone and email, and posting disinformation on social media platforms. Scams involve treatment schemes, fake charities, even people pretending to represent doctors... Read More.

164 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma as of Wednesday

Wednesday, March 25 by Lyman James

A total of 55 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state of Oklahoma late Wednesday morning. Five people have died from the virus, including two in Oklahoma County. Pawnee, Tulsa and Cleveland Counties were the locations of the three other deaths.KWTV in Oklahoma City reports that 59 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to... Read More.