ALTUS - Gov. Kevin Stitt insisted Friday his refusal to issue a mask mandate would not have saved lives.

The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma is supporting Oklahoma Gov. Kev- in Stitt decision shutting down non-essential businesses in counties with confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Chickasha city officials Friday issued a press release reminding restaurants of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s executive order preventing them from “offering patio or outdoor on-premise dining.”