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*Rank is based on the number of cases per 100,000 per square mile. Shima Hamidi, Sadegh Sabouri & Reid Ewing (2020). “Does Density Aggravate the COVID-19 Pandemic?,” Journal of the American Planning Association, DOI: 10.1080/01944363.2020.1777891

*Rank is based on the number of cases per 100,000 per square mile. Shima Hamidi, Sadegh Sabouri & Reid Ewing (2020). “Does Density Aggravate the COVID-19 Pandemic?,” Journal of the American Planning Association, DOI: 10.1080/01944363.2020.1777891

Population density and the COVID-19 pandemic

Steve Sichterman Data Journalist
Thursday, July 23, 2020
In a June article of the Journal of the American Planning Association, three researchers utilized the current COVID-19 pandemic as a case study to investigate the relationships between densely populated areas and the spread of disease.
Chande, A.T., Gussler, W., Harris, M., Lee, S., Rishishwar, L., Hilley, T., Jordan, I.K., Andris, C.M., and Weitz, J.S. Interactive COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool. http://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/

Chande, A.T., Gussler, W., Harris, M., Lee, S., Rishishwar, L., Hilley, T., Jordan, I.K., Andris, C.M., and Weitz, J.S. Interactive COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool. http://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/

A risk assessment for COVID-19

Steve Sichterman Data Journalist
Thursday, July 23, 2020
One of the current disconnects with the COVID-19 pandemic is the overload of seemingly conflicting and confusing information provided to the general public. It makes it difficult for most people to truly assess and act on the risks associated with.
State earmarks funds

State earmarks funds

State earmarks funds to repower, replace older trucks, buses

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Nearly $3.5 million is available for a reimbursement program to replace or repower eligible on-road vehicles. The goal of the program is to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by replacing or repowering older vehicles with newer diesel or alternative fueled vehicles.
Current building permit approval

Current building permit approval

Commercial building permits for Lawton

KaraLee Langford
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Projects listed below are Lawton commercial building permits currently in review since July 13. 2134 S.W. Lee Blvd. On July 14, a building permit was applied for to change the use of this location which used to be a karate studio.
All personnel on Fort Sill (service members, Department of the Army civilians, contractors and visitors) must wear a mask covering the nose and mouth when inside any public building or workspace on the post.

All personnel on Fort Sill (service members, Department of the Army civilians, contractors and visitors) must wear a mask covering the nose and mouth when inside any public building or workspace on the post.

Masks mandated at Fort Sill

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2020
FORT SILL — For the foreseeable future, all personnel on Fort Sill (service members, Department of the Army civilians, contractors and visitors) must wear a mask covering the nose and mouth when inside any public building or workspace on the post.
Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce

Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce

Chamber names Scott its board chairman

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, July 23, 2020
LAWTON – Last week Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce named Mark Scott as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Scott, who joined the board in 2019, succeeds Jennifer Ellis, president and CEO of Cosmetic Specialty Labs, Inc.
Candidate ballot

Candidate ballot

Candidate ballot order set by drawing

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Thursday, July 23, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican Party candidates will appear at the top of the Nov. 3 general election ballot in Oklahoma, and on any special election ballots this year. Libertarian Party candidates will be listed in the second position, and Democratic Party candidates will appear in third place.
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