5,346 COVID-19 cases reported since Friday in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has documented a total of 5,346 COVID-19 cases since Friday. This includes 1,030 for Monday, 3,162 for Sunday and 1,154 for Saturday.
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CDC approves Emergency Use Authorization to administer single booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA authorized and the CDC approved an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to administer a single booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals. Booster doses must be administered at least six months after an individual’s primary series (first two doses) of vaccination is completeEligible Oklahomans can now begin receiving their booster...
OSDH to Host Virtual Career Fair Seeking 70 Nurses Statewide
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health will host a virtual career fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29 in an effort to hire approximately 70 nurses statewide.“Oklahoma needs more nurses, right now, to assist with COVID-19 vaccinations,” said Amy Gaither, Director of Nursing Service for OSDH. “This...
COVID-19 cases on the decline since August 30
OKLAHOMA CITY — With a daily case count of 1,666 on Sept. 27, Oklahoma’s COVID-19 numbers continue to decline. Today’s case count is 41% lower than the peak 7-day average case count, when 2,806 cases were reported on Aug. 30.“With a decrease in overall cases, breakthrough infections and hospitalizations over the past month, combined...
Ponca City Energy competes at Lineman Rodeo
Congratulations to Ponca City Energy recently competing in the Lineman Rodeo! The MESO Line Rodeo was held in Claremore, Oklahoma and hosted by the City of Claremore. Participating were Cory, Chris, Tomas, and Austin! Team Event: 1st Place in the 4kV 3 phase Insulator Change Out Event
Team Event: 3rd Place in the 3 Wye Delta, 3 pot...
1,230 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Friday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,230 new COVID-19 cases Friday.
Northern Oklahoma College warning fans about fake social media pages
Northern Oklahoma College wishes to warn fans about fake or scam social media pages and posts claiming affiliation with NOC or the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Many colleges across the country, including NOC, have been "tagged" in fraudulent events to acquire credit card information from fans in exchange for access to livestreams...
Pandemic Relief Benefit for Families
Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) is a program that helps children who would have received free or reduced-price meals at school if not for the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who qualify will receive a debit card preloaded with funds that can be used for groceries. All benefits should be disbursed by mid-October. For the 2020-21 school...
2,361 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide for Thursday
The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 2,361 new COVID-19 cases for Thursday, September 23.
PCPD’s Citizen Police Academy starting back up
The 2020 edition of the PCPD’s Citizen Police Academy was going well – at least until March of that year. “Then COVID hit, so we had to cancel the final four sessions,” Detective Lieutenant Josh Henderson said. “It was an attentive class with an unusually high number...
Over half of Kay County population has received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their weekly epidemiology report on Wednesday. Data shows that throughout the week of September 12-18, 13,380 new COVID-19 cases, 16,545 recoveries and 275 deaths were documented. Since early 2020, 34,134 individuals in the state have been hospitalized due to COVID. CDC COVID Data Tracker lists that 46,488 individuals...
OSBI searching for missing woman recently seen in Tonkawa
TONKAWA, Oklahoma – The Tonkawa Police Department requested assistance from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) in locating 60-year-old Cathy Ann James. James was known to be in Tonkawa on September 4, 2021. On September 15, 2021, James’ sister called the Tonkawa Police Department to report...
