CV)— Thirteen more virus-related deaths, including a Garfield County man in the 50-64 age group, and 980 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Tuesday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 87,199 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 in confirmed tests and the total number of deaths increased to 1,031, the state health department said on Wednesday.

 

There have been 1739 positive COVID-19 cases, and 21 deaths in Garfield County. 1626 of those cases and all 21 deaths have been in Enid. Currently, Garfield County is in a "moderate risk" or Orange Level 2 category as defined by the OSDH. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 367 cases, Blaine County is at 137 cases, Major 96, Alfalfa 72, and Grant 50.

COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results

09.30.20

 

Cases	87,199
*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date	1,116,829
*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date	1,217,581
**Currently Hospitalized	628
Total Cumulative Hospitalizations	6,449
Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours	2
Total Cumulative Deaths	1,031

*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 2020-09-30 at 7:00 a.m.                                       
                                                 --00—30 Sept  20  11a

 

SN)--District officials on Tuesday said Enid Public Schools had 307 people either in isolation or quarantine for COVID-19. The vast majority are in close-contact quarantine following possible exposure to the virus. Coolidge Elementary School reported two more positive COVID-19 cases Tuesday. The two new cases are students, giving the school three positive cases. Coolidge had reported Monday one staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. One class at Coolidge is quarantined and doing distance learning. Hoover Elementary School also has one class quarantined and doing distance learning.

 

                                                 --00—30 Sept  20  7a

 

RF)--An Enid attorney has been suspended from practicing law after pleading guilty to felony and misdemeanor counts of domestic abuse. Robert Faulk pleaded guilty to a felony count of domestic abuse-prior pattern of physical abuse. Faulk was sentenced Sept. 4 after pleading guilty to two charges of domestic abuse related to a May 2019 incident. He received a two-year deferred sentence, supervised by Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Faulk also must submit to random drug tests, complete a 52-week domestic violence cessation counseling program within the first year of his probation and attend weekly Alcoholics Anonymous or Celebrate Recovery meetings for the first 18 months of probation. He also must pay a fine and court costs. Enid News and Eagle reports t the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Monday issued an order of immediate interim suspension, immediately suspending Faulk from the practice of law.

 

                                                 --00—30 Sept  20  2p

 

DT)--Enid SPCA, American Humane and a network of local animal foster homes teamed up Tuesday to send 23 dogs in need of forever homes to Colorado, where adoptive families are awaiting their arrival. Vickie Grantz, executive director of Enid SPCA, told Enid News and Eagle the opportunity for the interstate transfer came available in the wake of Hurricane Laura, when Enid SPCA agreed to accept a shipment of cats to free up room in Louisiana shelters for animals displaced by the storm. In return, American Humane offered to bring its specially-equipped animal trailer back to Enid to move the 23 unadopted dogs to Colorado, where there is not a surplus of adoptable animals.

 

                                                 --00—30 Sept  20  12n

 

LW)--Watch for OG&E work crews on Van Buren as they begin changing existing streetlights to LED Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The replacements will take place from West Poplar to West Willow. Expect lane closures and trucks working in the area tomorrow.

 

                                                 --00—30 Sept  20  7a

 

OF)--Main Street Enid announced that Oktoberfest will happen Friday. It's First Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Enid. There will be beer, food, a costume contest, and more.

 

                                                 --00—30 Sept  20  7a

 

SP)--City of Enid Parks and Recreation officials say the Hoover and Champion splash pads will close this weekend for the 2020 season. Sunday will be the last day the pads are open this year. The hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. The Hoover Splash Pad is located at 3000 West Oklahoma, and the Champion Splash Pad is located at 700 North 10th Street. Both city splash pads are scheduled to reopen for the summer season in 2021. To check out upcoming fall and winter events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.

 

                                                 --00—29 Sept  20  3p

 

YW)--City of Enid Solid Waste Services officials announced the transition of green yard waste polycarts to its Fall and Winter schedule. Beginning Monday, yard waste will be picked up on the same day as household trash. As a reminder, place the green polycarts container at least ten feet of clearance from other containers, parked vehicles, street lampposts, trees, mailboxes and other obstructions at the curb no later than 7:30 a.m. with your household trash.

 

The City-issued green polycarts are used only for yard waste such as leaves, twigs, and grass. The green containers will not be emptied if they contain household trash, due to yard waste being placed in a different field for composting.

 

The green polycarts may be purchased for a one-time fee of $60.00. The $60.00 fee will be charged to a resident’s water bill after they receive the container. Those who wish to obtain a polycart or an additional polycart, can contact Solid Waste Services at (580) 616-7300. For additional information on the green yard waste polycart guidelines, go to: Enid.org/yardwaste.

 

                                                 --00—28 Sept  20  4p

 

WC)--The City of Enid will move “Operation Cleanup” to ward three beginning Monday. Grapple trucks will run each Monday throughout the month of October to pick up bulk trash, brush, and debris as part of the neighborhood beautification campaign within Ward 3. This cleanup project will be a free service to all residents within Ward 3.

 

Guidelines for “Operation Cleanup”

 

1. Bulk trash and brush/debris must be placed 10 feet within the curb in the front of the residence.
2. Keep trash and brush/debris piles 10 feet away from objects (e.g. mailboxes, water meters, sprinklers, cars, basketball goals).
3. Keep trash and brush/debris in separate piles, as well as 10 feet away from each other.
4. Do not place trash under any low hanging trees or power lines.

 

The City currently plans to continue “Operation Cleanup” into Ward 4 later this year and Ward 5 in February, weather permitting. Upcoming ward cleanup projects will be announced in the future. As a reminder, residents can continue to call for bulk trash pickup in other wards during this time with a normal charge. For questions, concerns, or additional information, contact Solid Waste Services at (580)-616-7300.

 

                                                 --00—29 Sept  20  5p