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Over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases reported across Oklahoma over the weekend

Sunday, August 30 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,760 new positive COVID-19 cases since Friday. As of Sunday, there have been up to 58,020 confirmed cases, and 8,288 cases are active.There have been 13 virus-related deaths reported over the weekend. No further data is known about the two deaths for Sunday. Oklahoma's death toll... Read More.

746 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Thursday

Thursday, August 20 by Lyman James

746 new positive COVID-19 cases were reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday, Aug. 20. Oklahoma has seen 50,669 cases overall, and 7,265 cases are active.Kay County saw an increase with four new COVID-19 cases. Kay County's overall stats are 275 cases, 11 deaths and 235 recoveries. There are 29 active... Read More.

597 new COVID-19 cases reported for Oklahoma on Wednesday, Kay and Osage counties see slight increase

Wednesday, August 19 by Lyman James

An additional 597 positive COVID-19 cases were reported by the Oklahoma State Health Department on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Oklahoma has seen an overall total of 49,923 COVID-19 cases with 7,177 of those cases currently active.Kay County has one new COVID-19 case, putting the county's stats to 271 cases, 11 deaths and 231 recoveries. Therefor,... Read More.

Oklahoma submits grant application to FEMA

Tuesday, August 18 by Lyman James

Oklahoma has submitted a grant application to FEMA to begin the process of implementing the Lost Wages Assistance program.The plan provides the unemployed with an additional $300 per week. Once approved, FEMA will fund the benefit and Oklahoma will fulfill the 25 percent state match through the end of the year.

New virus-related death for Garfield County as 705 new COVID-19 cases are reported across Oklahoma

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 705 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Aug. 13. Oklahoma has now seen 46,103 since early March, and 6,810 cases are active.Latest report shows two new COVID-19 cases for Kay County who has now seen 254 cases, 11 deaths and 213 recoveries. As for the active... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 1,311 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend

Monday, August 10 by Lyman James

There are no new COVID 19 related deaths being reported in the latest update from the state department of health on Sunday, and three deaths on Saturday. Oklahoma's death toll is at 603.The report shows 486 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, and 825 new cases on Saturday, bringing Oklahoma’s total number of active cases... Read More.

Kansas and Oklahoma are two of nine states in the region recovering from job losses

Thursday, August 6 by Lyman James

Kansas and Oklahoma are two of nine states in a region that continue to recover, despite the ongoing impact of the coronavirus outbreak.According to the Tulsa World, a survey of business leaders shows “growth index improvement” from 50.3 in June to 57.4 in July. Organizers say any score above 50 is in positive territory,... Read More.

Oklahoma gas prices down 1.9 cents per gallon this week

Wednesday, August 5 by Lyman James

Oklahoma gas prices are down 1.9 cents per gallon this week, averaging $1.85 a gallon. GasBuddy.com says that’s down 56 cents per gallon from the same time last year.As of August 4, the average regular gas price for Ponca City is $1.75 per gallon.

747 new positive COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Friday

Friday, July 31 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 747 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, July 31. Oklahoma has seen 36,487 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 7,300 cases are active.Kay County saw a slight increase with two new cases Friday. Kay County has now seen 207 cases overall, 10 deaths and... Read More.

Eleventh virus-related death reported for Osage County, 848 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 848 new positive COVID-19 cases for Wednesday, July 29. Oklahoma has now seen 34,623 cases since the start of the pandemic, and 7,237 are active.Osage County is reporting it's eleventh virus-related death on Wednesday. The individual was a male in the 65 or older age group.... Read More.

Vote passes for speed limit increases on portions of rural Oklahoma turnpikes

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority voted on Tuesday to increase the speed limit on portions of rural turnpikes in Oklahoma from 75 mph to 80 mph. The vote ended up passingTurnpikes that will experience speed limit changes include the Turner Turnpike between Bristow and Sapulpa, the Muskogee Turnpike between Muskogee and Tulsa, the Cherokee Turnpike... Read More.

1,204 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Sunday

Monday, July 27 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,204 new positive COVID-19 cases for Sunday, July 27. There have been 31,285 cases reported since testing started, and 6,5876 cases are active.Kay County has seen 181 cases, 9 deaths and 138 cases. Out of the 34 active cases in the county, 29 are in Ponca... Read More.