OG&E announced that after nearly four months of a voluntary moratorium, it is preparing to resume electric service disconnects for non-payment. The company voluntarily suspended disconnection for non-payment in March as Governor Stitt and local leaders instituted Safer-at-Home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19. “Some customers struggled with the economic effects of COVID-19 and […]
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PRESS RELEASE Flu shot more important than ever, experts say
Getting the annual flu shot is always important. But this year, it might be essential. The SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus is surging throughout the state and much of the country, and many health experts are predicting an epidemic-level wave during the fall and winter months, right in the heart of the annual flu season in the U.S. […]
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PRESS RELEASE Oklahoma Blood Institute faces its most critical challenge
Facing the single greatest challenge to the blood supply it’s ever seen, the Oklahoma Blood Institute is urging all Oklahomans to donate blood immediately. Due to COVID-19 impacts, more than a month’s worth of blood collections have been lost. Hospital usage is rising as surgeries return to normal levels, and – without rapidly increased donation […]
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PRESS RELEASE Capitol access to be partially restored Monday when Legislature returns
Access restrictions to the State Capitol will be partially loosened Monday to restore public access, with requirements such as entry point screenings, masks, appointment only office visits, social distancing, disinfection and more remaining in place for health and safety. The protocols were developed in consultation with health professionals from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences […]
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‘There just aren’t enough vouchers’: COVID-19 stresses Oklahoma’s already threadbare affordable housing system
Off and on for the last 11 years, Curbside Chronicle vendor Cathy Conner was homeless. Now, she and her family are on the verge of moving into a house — her first home with running water in over a year. To make the move, Conner will receive rental assistance through the U.S. Department of Housing […]
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PRESS RELEASE Attorney General Hunter clarifies governor’s executive order regarding law enforcement action for non-compliance
Attorney General Mike Hunter today released the following information regarding law enforcement action relating to individuals or business owners that do not comply with the governor’s March 24 executive order. “The guidelines in the governor’s executive order call for Oklahomans to act in the best interest of their fellow citizens,” Attorney General Hunter said. “What […]
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Gov. Stitt issues Safer at Home order for 19 Oklahoma counties
Today, Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a Safer at Home order saying all vulnerable Oklahomans should avoid leaving home except to get essentials like groceries and medicine through April 30. Stitt’s order closes nonessential businesses (businesses involving close contact, such as hair salons, spas, gyms and tattoo parlors) in 19 counties by 11:59 Wednesday for 21 […]
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PRESS RELEASE Experts warn Oklahomans to prevent community spread of virus
With Gov. Kevin Stitt announcing this week that Oklahoma is “critically low” on COVID-19 tests, state health experts say we need to presume that anyone could have the virus – and behave accordingly. “It looks like many infected people, especially younger people, are either barely ill or not really sick at all,” said Oklahoma Medical […]
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PRESS RELEASE Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma continues its response to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is using innovative methods to meet all food assistance needs while also adhering to safe social distancing practices. Due to mandated statewide school closures and overall employment disruption, the Regional Food Bank anticipates and is preparing for an increase in the number of […]
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PRESS RELEASE Integris medical director of infection prevention makes public plea
With community spread of COVID-19 now in Oklahoma, David Chansolme, M.D., the Medical Director of Infection Prevention at INTEGRIS Health, is making a plea to the public to take the threat seriously. Instead of reacting in fear and panic, he is encouraging Oklahomans to exercise caution and common sense by following these steps: Stay at […]