COVID-19

5 Common Covid-19 Vaccine Questions

News Staff

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Oklahomans are rolling up their sleeves by the thousands for COVID-19 vaccines. Although demand is outpacing supply, many remain uncertain about aspects of the shots. Experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation offer answers to five frequently asked questions about the vaccines.

Lab technicians at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton.

Pandemic also puts strain on hospital support staff

Tim Farley

Thursday, January 14, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – Many hospital employees are performing jobs that aren’t clinical, yet their roles are as important as ever during the care of COVID-19 patients.

COVID-19, budget issues will headline upcoming state legislative session

M. Scott Carter - Capitol Bureau Chief

Thursday, January 7, 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Oklahoma Legislature met Tuesday to organize the House of Representatives and Senate to prepare for the upcoming legislative session. Lawmakers also suited up for the second consecutive year in their ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal housing agencies extend moratoriums

Staff Reports

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on December 23 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (“the Enterprises”) will continue to offer COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners through March 31, 2021.

Is LPS looking at a school quarantine program?

Health Dept. program allows students to quarantine in schools

Michael Kinney

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Mustang Public Schools voted to allow students who have been exposed to COVID-19 to quarantine on school premises as part of a program through a partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Canadian County Health Department.

Ledger photo by Andrew W. Griffin A winterized travel trailer is placed on the lot of Lewis RV Center, 1600 E. Reno Ave. in Oklahoma City.

COVID leads to smooth terrain for state RV sales

Andrew W. Griffin

Thursday, December 10, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – When COVID-19 began forcing Oklahomans indoors and away from large groups, the airline industry began to feel the pinch. But where the airlines were smarting, the recreational vehicle dealerships began seeing a booming business.

OSHA fines for COVID-19

Tim Farley

Thursday, December 3, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY – All employers should follow federal guidelines and recommendations connected to protecting their workers from the COVID-19 virus or possibly face large- scale fines, an Oklahoma City attorney said. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Nov. 19, 2020, the U.S.

Comanche County Courthouse closed amid coronavirus uptick.

COVID-19 closes courthouse again

Mike W. Ray Staff Writer

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

LAWTON – For the second time this year, the Comanche County Courthouse will be closed to the public for several weeks because of the statewide resurgence of the coronavirus. District 2 County Commissioner Johnny Owens said the courthouse doors would be locked after 4 p.m.

Governor Kevin Stitt

Stitt sets new rules to fight COVID

Michael Kinney

Thursday, November 19, 2020

After a second consecutive weekend of record-breaking COVID-19 cases, Gov. Kevin Stitt decided to implement new measures to contend with the outbreaks across the Sooner State. Executive orders issued Monday called for all bars and restaurants to close at 11 p.m.

Make it a priority to get your flu shot this season.

Health officials urge Oklahomans to get flu shots

Michael Kinney

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Before 2020 the word twindemic had no place In the American lexicon. But as the country has entered flu season, it’s one health officials are warning people they need to avoid consequences of it. Twindemic is when someone gets COVID-19 and the flu at the same time.

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