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Oklahoma County reports West Nile virus cases; officials advise on prevention measures

Thursday, June 19 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Health officials in Oklahoma have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in Oklahoma County.West Nile virus is currently the leading cause of illness from mosquitoes in the U.S.Symptoms of West Nile virus include body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or rash.The OKC County Health Department recommends using insect repellent,... Read More.

OSDH Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in the State for 2023

Tuesday, August 15 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is reporting the first human infections in 2023, caused by West Nile Virus (WNV). Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased across the state and is now considered to be widespread. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in many regions of the state,... Read More.

More than 1,700 COVID-19 cases documented for Oklahoma Tuesday, Billings man dies from virus

Tuesday, July 21 by Lyman James

After technical issues which caused a low amount of cases reported Sunday and Monday, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting more than 1,700 positive COVID-19 cases, including the 893 cases for Tuesday, July 21.Some of the new cases discovered are related to the under-reporting for Sunday and Monday. There have now been... Read More.

OSDH reports 91 positive COVID-19 cases Tuesday; 127 more individuals recover from the virus

Tuesday, May 19 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed an additional 91 positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday as the state's total is now at 5,489.Locally, there is one new COVID-19 case in Osage County, making it their 92 case. Kay County remains at 50 cases overall. For other counties, no changes for Garfield, Grant, Logan,... Read More.

Kay County COVID-19 cases jumps from 36 to 41, New deaths from virus in Osage, Garfield and Pawnee Counties

Friday, April 10 by Lyman James

The state of Oklahoma took another jump on Friday with over 100 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. Oklahoma now has reported 1,794 positive cases of COVID-19 dating back to when testing started in March.New numbers from the Oklahoma State Department of health also show that 8 new deaths have been reported... 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.

One person dead in Kay County due to COVID-19, 719 cases of virus statewide

Wednesday, April 1 by Lyman James

According to the Oklahoma State Department of health, Kay County now has one death from the coronavirus as of Wednesday. The person who died is believed to be a man in the age 65+ group.A total of 24 COVID-19 cases have been reported overall in Kay County where no new cases were reported today.... Read More.

he Ponca City Public School District Offers Education and Resources Regarding the Corona Virus

Thursday, March 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools recognize the need to further educate and protect our students and staff in regards to safety and health. The International and National concerns with the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is ramping up and we must be prepared.According to the Oklahoma State Health Department, there are no confirmed cases of the... Read More.

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Oklahoma County reports West Nile virus cases; officials advise on prevention measures

OSDH Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in the State for 2023

More than 1,700 COVID-19 cases documented for Oklahoma Tuesday, Billings man dies from virus

OSDH reports 91 positive COVID-19 cases Tuesday; 127 more individuals recover from the virus

Kay County COVID-19 cases jumps from 36 to 41, New deaths from virus in Osage, Garfield and Pawnee Counties

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

One person dead in Kay County due to COVID-19, 719 cases of virus statewide

he Ponca City Public School District Offers Education and Resources Regarding the Corona Virus

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