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OSDH Encouraging Oklahomans to Get Their Flu Shots

Tuesday, October 24 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – With respiratory season approaching, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging individuals to help prevent illness by getting their flu shot. Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus that affects the nose, throat, airways and lungs. The flu typically circulates in the United States from the beginning... Read More.

OSDH WIC Program Seeking Public Input from Oklahomans

Wednesday, July 5 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program is asking for input from individuals about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program’s Operations. Information shared with WIC will be considered for the State Plan of Program Operations for 2024. In order for comments to be considered, they must be received before... Read More.

OSDH daily report shows 696 new COVID-19 cases and nearly 2 million Oklahomans fully vaccinated

Friday, October 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 696 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. According to the situation report, Oklahoma’s seen 643,058 COVID-19 cases since early 2020. A total of 6,186 cases are active, which is nearly 200 less than Tuesday, October 26. The new cases 7 day average is 736. The CDC provisional death count... Read More.

OSDH encouraging Oklahomans to receive the flu shot

Wednesday, October 20 by Lyman James

THE FOLLOWING IS DIRECTLY FROM THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages all Oklahomans to get the flu shot as soon as they are able this flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to... Read More.

124 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Over 1.2 million Oklahomans fully vaccinated

Thursday, May 20 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Wednesday reported 124 new COVID-19 cases across the state, bringing the overall total of cases to 451,473. 146 is Wednesday's 7-day rolling average for number of new cases.There are 1,621 active COVID-19 cases in the state and Kay County has five active cases. Kay County overall has... Read More.

Oklahomans ages 12 and up can receive vaccine

Friday, May 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Thursday that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized by U.S. authorities for use in ages 12-15. Oklahomans 12 and older can go to Vaccinate.OK.Gov to schedule an appointment, but will need parental consent if under 18.

All Oklahomans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, March 29 by Lyman James

As of today, March 29, all Oklahomans ages 16 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.The Kay County Health Department has appointments on the portal for today and the rest of this week. Please register and schedule online at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov.Also, Cimarron Transit is providing free in-town rides to assist citizens... Read More.

All Oklahomans eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting March 29

Wednesday, March 24 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health announced Tuesday that all Oklahomans will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 29.OSDH encourages everyone to make an appointment for their vaccine as soon as possible through any of the available methods.You can register through the portal at http://vaccinate.oklahoma.gov/OSDH also shared a reminder that... Read More.

Tax relief announced for Oklahomans affected by February’s winter weather

Tuesday, March 2 by Lyman James

IRS.Gov reports that the Internal Revenue Service announced on February 25 that victims of the winter storms that began on February 8 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and tax payments.Following the recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS announced... Read More.

Oklahomans asked to report winter storm damage

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

The ODEMHS (Oklahoma Department Emergency Management and Homeland Security) has requested residents impacted by the recent winter storm report property damages online at damage.ok.gov. Reporting damage as soon as possible will greatly assist our ability to request additional federal assistance for the state as we recover from this historic storm.Through the online damage... Read More.