coronavirus
Vaccine doses administered in Oklahoma surpass cumulative COVID-19 cases in the state
February 4, 2021
Over 500,000 Oklahomans have received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, far surpassing the 397,065 cases in the state since the start of the pandemic.
CDC mandates face mask for travelers
February 3, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new order late Friday, January 29, 2021 that requires anyone using public transportation, traveling into or within the United States, to wear a face mask.
No “significant presence” of new COVID-19 strains in Oklahoma, but State Epidemiologist says that could change
January 25, 2021
State epidemiologists speculate that the ‘U.K. strain’ is likely already present and circulating in Oklahoma.
Multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants cause for concern
January 19, 2021
A variant discovered in December has now been found in 12 other countries. This variant is also no more lethal but is thought to be more transmissible.
U.K variant found in Colorado spurs concerns over vaccine delays
December 30, 2020
The Colorado man in his 20s has no history of travel, raising concerns that that the more contagious strain of the virus might already be gaining a foothold in the U.S.
What we know about allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines
December 27, 2020
Doctors and scientists are investigating the reason behind several severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what we know so far.
What is in the COVID-19 Relief Act?
December 27, 2020
On December 21, 2020, Congress approved another COVID-19 relief bill. The $900 billion package passed 91-7 in the U.S. Senate and 359-53 in the House of Representatives along with the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill to fund the operation of the federal government until September. Here's the breakdown of what's in the bill.
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine emergency use authorization, rollout begins
December 12, 2020
On Friday, December 11, 2020, the FDA granted an Emergency Authorization for Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine after the advisory committee recommended approval 17-4, with one abstention, on Thursday, December 10, 2020.
Sapulpa schools transitions back to Distance Learning for last week of the year
December 11, 2020
Sapulpa Schools administration says the decision was based on "an effort to maximize mitigation strategies, most notably, exercising social distance."
Years of research, not shortcuts, reason for quick development of COVID-19 vaccines
December 8, 2020
How did we develop a COVID-19 vaccine so quickly, when other vaccines have taken decades to develop?