No ICU beds available in SWOK, vax rates rising

LAWTON — Southwest Oklahoma’s top health official had good news and bad news Wednesday when she said there were no available ICU beds in that part of the state.

Insider Q&A: Quidel CEO talks rapid testing for coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) – Speed and accuracy are key features when screening for coronavirus. Quidel Corp. is one of a handful of U.S. companies authorized to sell a rapid test for COVID-19, yielding results in about 15 minutes. The test is run on a small machine that is used in clinics and doctor offices.

Lawton Ike halts athletics after positive COVID test

Gary Dees knew at some point it was going to happen. The Director of Athletics for Lawton Public Schools knew keeping the coronavirus pandemic out of the hallways and practice fields completely was an impossible task.