KS)--Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt today announced new restrictions as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge across the state. In a news conference, Stitt announced new mandates to limit bar and restaurant capacity in an attempt to reduce the spread of the virus. Effective Thursday, bars and restaurants must close by 11:00 p.m., except for to-go and drive-thru orders. Restaurants will also have to space out all tables six feet apart. For booths and other seating that cannot be spaced out, dividers must be installed between seating areas. Stitt implored Oklahomans to "buckle down" and change their habits in order to curb the growing number of COVID-19 cases that is occurring in Oklahoma and across the country. The governor cited the surge in COVID-19 cases and a 19% increase in hospitalizations in the past week as the catalyst for new restrictions. Stitt also announced all state employees and visitors to state facilities will be required to wear masks. The mask mandate for state employees will take effect Wednesday.
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GD)-- In conjunction with United Way of Northwest Oklahoma’s Day of Kindness, Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation on Friday distributed $32,000 in grants to eight area organizations that provide assistance to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation (NOOF) presented $4,000 checks to CDSA, YWCA Enid, Loaves & Fishes of Northwest Oklahoma, Youth and Family Services, Hope Outreach Ministries, Forgotten Ministries, Our Daily Bread and Salvation Army. The NOOF grants were made in addition to more than $30,000 in community grants that were awarded this past summer as part of the foundation’s annual grant request cycle. The organization also awarded this year $16,000 in student scholarships.
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CC)—The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday. During their business meeting, commissioners are scheduled to present and discuss a new city flag, consider a resolution declaring a disaster emergency related to the recent ice storm, consider condemning a couple of properties for constructing the Kaw Lake Water Pipeline project, and address a number of other items. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Stride Bank Center Convention Hall. Prior to the meeting, commissioners will meet in study session an 5:00 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public.
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CV)— Ten new virus-related deaths and 2,729 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Sunday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The health department said 29,157 cases are considered active in the state, with 1,247 Oklahomans hospitalized for treatment of the virus as of Friday evening. A total of 156,857 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of virus-related deaths increased to 1,538. So far, 126,162 Oklahomans have recovered from the virus with 1,369 more cases considered recovered since Sunday.
There have been 3060 positive COVID-19 cases, and 33 deaths in Garfield County. 2643 of those cases and all 31 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 722 cases, Major 329, Blaine County is at 295 cases, Alfalfa 176, and Grant 170.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
11.16.20
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Cases |
156,857 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date (As of 11/13/20) |
1,653,599 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date (As of 11/13/20) |
1,816,690 |
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*Currently Hospitalized (As of 11/13/20) |
1,247 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
10,417 |
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Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours |
0 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
1,538 |
*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 2020-11-16 at 7:00 a.m.
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AR)--Enid Police Department is seeing information on a robbery that happened earlier this month. Officers responded Just after 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2 to a report of a man who said he was robbed at knifepoint. The man told police he was inside his car parked in a parking lot in the 1700 block of South Van Buren when he was approached by a man who put a 3-inch pocket knife to his left shoulder and demanded money. The man said he got out his wallet, and the robber grabbed all the cash and a money order for $290. The man described the robber as a white male, about 6 feet tall, with short brown hair spiked in the front and sores on his forehead and lower left jaw. The victim also said his assailant’s cheeks were sunken in. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact EPD at (580) 242-7000 or Garfield County Crime Stoppers. You can earn a reward up to $1,000, will not be required to testify and will not be identified.
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DL)--For this week Enid Public Schools has implemented virtual/distance learning districtwide. In addition, a deep cleaning of all school facilities will take place. Then, there will be no school for Thanksgiving Break the week of November 23rd – November 27th. EPS Child Nutrition Department will continue to provide meals to families during the week of November 16-20. There are two options available to families to pick up meals:
Families can drive through the pick-up line located between the Central Kitchen (519 S. Washington) and the Administrative Services Center (500 S. Independence); or Pick up meals at Waller Middle School (2604 W. Randolph). In order to help with social distancing and to keep everyone safe, meals will be set out on table and patrons will be asked to get out of their vehicle and pick them up.
Meals will be available for pick up between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for each student in your household under the age of 18. Please have students in the car with you for meal pick-up. Central Kitchen will be closed for Thanksgiving break, November 23-27, and will not distribute meals that week. They look forward to continuing to serve families on Monday, November 30.
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TL)--City officials remind residents of the special hours for disposing of debris and tree limbs. The City of Enid Landfill, located at 1313 East Southgate Road, is open regular hours Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Special hours dedicated to the disposal of trees, debris, and brush only, are Sunday, November 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Additional locations for disposal of debris and tree limbs are:
South Government Springs Park Drop Site. Residents will enter at: 1202 S. 10th Street. Open Monday-Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Service Center Drop Site. Residents will enter at: 1500 block of W. Chestnut, just east of the railroad track. Open Monday-Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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