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 OKC ZOO announces pre-purchase discounts, launches interactive digital series during indefinite closure
Despite an indefinite closure related to the unprecedented COVID-19 public health emergency, the Oklahoma City Zoo remains hard at work fulfilling its mission to connect people with the world’s vanishing wildlife! The Zoo is pleased to announce a new digital series that will be posted daily at 2 p.m. CT for the duration of temporary […]
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PRESS RELEASE VOLUNTEER UPDATE: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma continues its response to COVID-19
Hello! Late Tuesday evening we established a protocol to help us meet our food assistance needs while also adhering to safe social distancing. We are now in need of volunteers to help us pack emergency food boxes as we prepare our response to the COVID-19 outbreak. We have opened several small shifts of nine volunteers […]
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Mayor David Holt announces modifications to proclamation of state of emergency
In an effort to limit social interactions and the spread of COVID-19, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced Tuesday at a news conference at Oklahoma City-County Health Department that bars, gyms and exercise facilities, theaters, and mall food courts as well as Remington Park’s gaming area must close from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday through April 12. […]
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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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84 Hospitality Group moves to takeout, delivery and curbside pick-up
84 Hospitality Group announced today that it is switching to takeout-, delivery- and curbside-only service for an undetermined amount of time. The restaurant group owns five popular Oklahoma City restaurants: Empire Slice House, 1804 NW 16th St., 405-557-1760 Gorō Ramen, 1634 N. Blackwelder Ave., 405-606-2539 Gun Izakaya, 3000 Paseo St., 405-900-6615 Revolución, 916 NW Sixth St., 405-606-6184 Burger Punk, 3012 N. […]
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PRESS RELEASE Science Museum Oklahoma temporarily closed in response to COVID-19
In an effort to protect the health of employees, guests and our extended community, Science Museum Oklahoma will temporarily close to the public beginning on Sunday, March 15, through the end of March. The museum tentatively plans to reopen to the public on April 1, however guests are encouraged to visit the museum’s website for […]
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PRESS RELEASE OKC Zoo goes virtual during temporary closure
Despite its temporary closure this spring break due to the unprecedented public health response related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden remains committed to its conservation education mission and, in that spirit, is going virtual! This includes interactive animal wellness exams, St. Patrick’s Day animal enrichment, engaging at-home conservation projects for […]
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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 […]