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Two new COVID-19 cases in Grant and Kay counties, Oklahoma up to 1,868 positive cases since testing started

Saturday, April 11 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. Saturday morning, the Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported up to 1,868 positive cases in Oklahoma dating back to when testing began in March.Locally, Kay County has one new COVID-19 case to bring the total of positive cases to 42, Grant County is up from 1 to 2, Garfield... Read More.

Third Kay County resident dies from COVID-19, Oklahoma up to 1,524 COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday

Wednesday, April 8 by Lyman James

According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, a third Kay County resident has died due to COVID-19. This is the second death from the virus within Kay County in the last 48 hours. However, no new cases have been reported in Kay County where the total remains at 33The number of reported COVID-19... Read More.

Oklahoma Blood Institute to Collect Convalescent Plasma to Aid Local COVID-19 Patients

Wednesday, April 8 by Lyman James

April 5, 2020 (OKLAHOMA CITY) – Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will collect convalescent plasma from donors who have recovered from COVID-19, part of an experimental initiative to use the product to treat seriously ill patients. By creating the only statewide registry of available patients, Oklahoma Blood Institute can ensure local patients receive the donated products... Read More.

New COVID-19 related deaths reported in Kay and Osage counties, 1472 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma

Tuesday, April 7 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released a daily report on Tuesday that a second person in Kay County has died due to the coronavirus. A total of three new cases were reported in Kay County on Tuesday, bringing the total to 33.Osage County also has two new deaths from the virus on Monday,... Read More.

Over 60 COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites set up across Oklahoma, 8 within northern Oklahoma

Tuesday, April 7 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt made the announcement on Monday that there are over 60 COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites set up across Oklahoma. As for northern Oklahoma, 8 are set up across the area. Details are provided below. Garfield County Health Department When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, April 6-7, 2020 Where: 2501 S.... Read More.

Oklahoma at 1,327 COVID-19 cases as of Monday, Osage County reports third death from virus

Monday, April 6 by Lyman James

As of 11 a.m. on Monday, April 6, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reports 1,327 COVID-19 cases in the state of Oklahoma, a jump from 1,252 on Sunday. No new cases have been reported in Kay County in the last 24 hours as the total remains at 30.A total of 1,422 test results... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 1,252 as of Sunday, Kay County now at 30

Sunday, April 5 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their daily update on Sunday with a report of 1,252 confirmed cases in the state of Oklahoma. One new case has been reported for Kay County bringing the county-wide total to 30.There have been 1,401 negative test results, 330 Oklahomans have been hospitalized and 46 have died... Read More.

Oklahoma now at 1,159 COVID-19 cases, Kay County up to 29

Saturday, April 4 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting that Oklahoma hase passed the 1,000 mark for cases of COVID-19. As of 11 a.m. Saturday, there are now 1,159 cases of COVID-19 in the state, 1,362 test results have showed negative and now 42 Oklahomans have died from the virus.In Kay County, a total of... Read More.

Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 988, Kay and Grant counties report new cases

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department is reporting 988 diagnosed cases of coronavirus in Oklahoma on Friday, April 2.A total of 1315 test results show negative, 289 Oklahomans have been hospitalized and 38 have died. This is four more deaths from Thursday.One new case has been reported in Kay County bringing the total to 25 with... Read More.

Rep. Kendra Horn hosting small business assistance webinar for Oklahoma

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Congresswoman Kendra Horn will be hosting an online Small Business Assistance Webinar on Monday, April 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Deputy Director John Veal from the Small Business Administration’s Oklahoma District Office will be on the webinar to discuss economic disaster loans, the new Paycheck Protection Program, and other issues.Anyone who wants... Read More.

879 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, 1 dead in Osage County

Friday, April 3 by Lyman James

As of Thursday afternoon, there are currently 879 documented cases of COVID-19 in the state of Oklahoma. No changes for Kay County which remains with 24 cases and 1 death.A total of 257 Oklahomans have been hospitalized, and 34 Oklahomans have died from the virus, with one death now being reported from Osage County.For... Read More.

Gov. Stitt places all 77 Oklahoma counties under executive order

Thursday, April 2 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt made the announcement on Wednesday that his executive order to close all nonessential businesses now includes all 77 counties in the state.The closure applies to businesses featuring social gatherings, such as bars, hair salons, gyms and restaurants.Before the announcement Wednesday, Stitt's executive order originally applied to counties that had COVID-19... Read More.