CV)--55 more Oklahomans tested positive for coronavirus, but no new deaths have been reported since Sunday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 7,205 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and 348 total virus-related deaths have been reported. A total of 1,039 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to the virus with 158 patients in the hospital as of Friday evening.
Of the overall 348 deaths in the state, 281, or 80.75%, have been 65 and older; 55, or 15.80%, have been in the 50-64 age group. Of those testing positive who have died, 76.2% had at least one pre-existing condition such as diabetes, heart or circulatory disease, chronic lung disease, liver disease or renal failure. The average age of those who have tested positive for COVID-19 who have died is 75.4, according to OSDH.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
06.08.20
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Confirmed Positive Cases |
7,205 (+55) |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date (As of 6/5) |
214,598 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date (As of 6/5) |
223,245 |
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*Currently Hospitalized (As of 6/5) |
158 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
1,039 |
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Deaths in the Past 24 hours |
0 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
348 (-) |
*The total includes laboratory information provided to OSDH at the time of the report. Total counts may not reflect unique individuals. Data Source: Acute Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health. *As of 2020-06-08 at 7:00 a.m.
Garfield County has had 30 confirmed cases, 24 of whom are recovered and one who died, an 86-year-old Garfield County woman, in April. Kingfisher County has 12 confirmed cases, 11 recovered; Blaine County with nine cases, seven recovered; Major County with six cases, five recovered and one death, a woman in the 18-35 age group; Grant County with two recovered cases; and Alfalfa County with one recovered case.
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FS)—Enid Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a local man found shot Friday night at a residence in the 1900 block of West Walnut. The shooting is being treated as a homicide investigation. Enid Police Department Capt. Tim Jacobi said officers were dispatched to the residence just after 10:45 Friday night after receiving information about the incident. Upon arrival, officers discovered 29-year-old male Cord Keith Allen deceased from an apparent gunshot wound inside the residence. Jacobi said the incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information leading to the arrest or prosecution of this or any crime can report an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (580) 233-6233, text to 274637, typing “Enid” and a message in the text box or https://www.enid.org/services/police. Those submitting a tip could earn a reward up to $1,000 and will not be required to testify nor be identified.
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WD)—Around 100 people demonstrated Sunday afternoon in front of the Enid city administration building during a second consecutive day of peaceful protests in Enid over the killing of George Floyd. Many drivers on West Garriott honked their support, sometimes drowning out the repeated calls and responses of organizers and speakers shouting into a bullhorn such as "Let me breathe/Let me live," "Say his name/George Floyd" and "No justice/No peace." Chants and speeches stopped at one point as the crowd then knelt for eight minutes and 46 seconds in a moment of silence. Floyd, a black man, died on Memorial Day after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for the same amount of time while Floyd was handcuffed and face-down. Church leaders and private citizens passed out bottles of water, and boxes of pizza and masks were available for those in attendance.
Sunday’s event came after demonstrators gathered Saturday morning at Government Springs Park for the NAACP’s March for Justice and Unity, organized by chapter president Lanita Norwood. The event, attending by about 150 people, began with a 30-minute walk from the park to the Garfield County Court House, where five people, including Ward 4 Commissioner Jonathan Waddell, spoke to the crowd. The group was escorted by police officers on foot and in cars, and roads were blocked off for the march.
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ST)--Enid Police Department is asking the public for any information about a flatbed trailer stolen late last month. On May 29, officers were sent to the 1300 block of North Jackson in reference to a stolen flatbed trailer. It was reported someone stole a black 18-foot trailer, which had a metal rack for a tool box on the front. The trailer also had a hitch receiver on the back, homemade ramps laying on the trailer, as well as sheets of plywood and styrofoam being held down by a couple of cinder blocks. The estimated value of the trailer is $800. Anyone with information leading to the arrest or prosecution of this or any crime can report an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (580) 233-6233, text to 274637, typing “Enid” and a message in the text box, or https://www.enid.org/services/police. Those submitting a tip could earn a reward up to $1,000 and will not be required to testify nor be identified.
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SA)--City of Enid Parks and Recreation officials announce the opening of the Hoover and Champion splash pads and Champlin Pool for the 2020 season. Beginning Monday the splash pads will be opened 10:00AM to 9:00PM, seven days a week. Those at the splash pads are asked to maintain social distancing.
Beginning Tuesday Champlin pool will officially open with operating hours as follow:
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Pool Schedule |
Days |
Time |
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Lap Swim |
Tuesday thru Friday |
11AM to 12PM |
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Open Swim |
Tuesday thru Saturday |
12PM to 1:45PM; 2PM to 3:45PM; 4PM to 5:45PM |
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Aqua Cardio |
Tuesday thru Friday |
6PM to 7PM |
To adhere to COVID-19 precautions and due to the number of lifeguards available during the season, slides will not be available for use and no deep swimming will be allowed. The pool will be limited to 100 patrons at a time. Individuals will be required to have swim attire on at arrival. Although restrooms will be opened for participants, it will be limited to one person at a time. Additionally, there will be no lounging. Individuals must bring their own lawn or beach chairs and individuals must exit and reenter the pool area every 1.5 hours. The pool entrance fee is $3.00 per individual per day. To check out upcoming fall and winter events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.
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NS)--Enid Public Schools has announced new enrollment dates for students new to EPS for the upcoming school year. Dates are scheduled by grade for the following days: kindergarten enrollment will begin Monday, June 8, grades 1st-5th will begin on Monday, June 15, and all other grades will begin enrollment on Monday, June 22. Enrollment can be completed online or in person at the EPS Welcome Center, located at 500 S. Independence, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Students must be five-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2020 to enroll. If a child is currently an EPS pre-kindergarten student, it is not necessary to attend kindergarten enrollment because their school has sent enrollment information home with the student to complete.
Parents enrolling their children as EPS students for the first time should bring the children’s immunization record, birth certificate (no hospital footprints, please), verification of address (such as utility bill), and guardianship papers, if applicable.
Online enrollment can be done by completing the following steps: Visit enidpublicschools.org. Hover over the Enrollment tab and click on New Student Registration. Sign in or create an account and follow the prompts to enroll a new EPS student. Email the proper documents listed above to welcome@enidk12.org. EPS is taking precautions to ensure family’s safety and the safety of staff by assisting with the following if enrolling at the Welcome Center: Limiting the lobby to five guests at a time and the Welcome Center to four guests at a time. If there are numerous people in the lobby, please wait at the front door. EPS will take contact information and call families when it is their turn. Please limit entry to one representative per family, if possible. Staff and guests are encouraged to wear masks. Enrollment kiosks will be sanitized by staff between each use. Restrooms are currently closed to the public. Please practice social distancing of at least six feet from non-family members. For questions and more information, contact EPS Welcome Center at 580.366.7100.
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SC)--City of Enid officials announced progress has been made in the removal of tree limb debris, but much work remains throughout the city. To better manage the storm cleanup effort, Solid Waste officials are asking all residents to request a pickup of tree limbs and debris by Friday, June 12, or to discard them by utilizing the landfill. Residents can request a pickup of tree limb debris the following ways:
- Online: Submit a Request at: www.SeeClickFix.com; Choose “Tree Debris Pickup”
- Smartphone App: Download SeeClickFix and Choose “Tree Debris Pickup”
- Phone: Call (580)-616-7300 or (580)-616-7301
For those residents who wish to take their limbs to the landfill, please bring your last utility bill with the utility account number. City officials have asked residents to stack the tree limbs near the curb away from fire hydrants, mailboxes, trash cans and water meters to assist in the clean-up.
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VG)—For Enid High School’s 402 graduating seniors an in-person ceremony is planned for 7:30 p.m. June 18 at D. Bruce Selby Stadium. Of the class’ 402 seniors, 99 graduated with honors, having maintained a high GPA and taken advanced classes. Forty-three of those received valedictorian honors, having maintained a 4.0 or higher GPA.
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