CV)— Fifteen more virus-related deaths and 3,544 new COVID-19 cases, including a one0day record 134 in Garfield County, 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 33,844 cases are considered active in the state, with 1505 Oklahomans hospitalized for treatment of the virus as of Friday evening. A total of 177,874 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the total number of virus-related deaths increased to 1,649, a death rate of less than 1% of positive cases.
There have been 3488 positive COVID-19 cases, and 33 deaths in Garfield County. 3169 of those cases and all 33 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 817 cases, Major 430, Blaine County is at 338 cases, Alfalfa 293, and Grant 193.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
11.23.20
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Cases |
177,874 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date (As of 11/20/20) |
1,789,645 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date (As of 11/20/20) |
1,975,039 |
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*Currently Hospitalized (As of 11/20/20) |
1,505 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
11,368 |
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Identified Deaths in the Past 24 hours |
0 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
1,649 |
*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 2020-11-23 at 7:00 a.m.
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RB)--The Enid Police Department is seeking information about a recent burglary. Between 11:00 p.m. Nov. 7 and 1:00 a.m. Nov. 8, someone reportedly broke into a residence in the 1600 block of South Jackson. Just over $20,000 in jewelry was taken, including 17 rings, two bracelets and two necklaces, along with a jar of quarters and cash. Some of the jewelry taken was Versace. If you know anything about the theft, call the Garfield County Crimestoppers. You can earn a reward up to $1,000, will not be required to testify and will not be identified.
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US)--Waukomis native and former Garfield County Sheriff’s Deputy Shawna Cornish-Pitman has been selected to serve as undersheriff by Sheriff-elect Cory Rink. Rink and Cornish-Pitman start their term at the sheriff’s office on Jan. 1, 2021.
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TS)--In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the City of Enid Administration offices, Enid Animal Welfare, Enid Public Library, and Recycle Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday. The Thursday trash route will be collected Monday, November 30. Friday’s trash route will be picked up on Friday as usual. The landfill and Meadowlake Golf Course will be open on Friday. Enid Public Transportation Authority will not be operating on Thursday, or Friday in observance of the holiday.
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TL)--City of Enid officials say residents may continue to dispose of tree limbs and debris for free through November 30th at the City Landfill, located at 1313 East Southgate Road. The operating hours are: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. As a reminder, to prepare for removal of debris and tree limbs, residents are asked to do the following:
- Stack tree limbs near the curb away from obstructions like fire hydrants, mailboxes, trash cans, and water meters
- Piles should NOT be below electric power lines or low hanging branches
- Cut tree limbs and logs into sections 10 feet long or shorter
- Set debris and limbs in a separate pile from trash waste pickup
City officials are asking all residents to be patient during this extensive cleanup project as it will take crews several weeks to remove all debris.
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CP)--The City of Enid Parks and Recreation presents “Christmas in the Park” at Meadowlake Park for the 2020 holiday season. The event is scheduled for November 28th, December 5th, 12th, and 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event is free for all ages and will be held at Meadowlake Park. Christmas in the Park will be a drive-thru only event this year to keep everyone safe; however, each vehicle will be given a bag of goodies as you enjoy your Christmas cruise. There will be lights and characters posted on both the North and South side of the park. When you enter the park from the North side entrance, you will be greeted by one of many holiday and winter characters such as Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Rudolph, Frosty, and many more. The City of Enid will also be hosting a toy drive for Toys for Tots and will have a drop-off section for collecting new, unwrapped toys. Check out the Christmas in the Park Promo video: https://youtu.be/LL8kUQGemdU. For more information, contact the Special Events Coordinator at (580) 616-7210 or specialevent@enid.org. To check out upcoming events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.
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LS)--Distance learning will continue in to early December for Enid Public Schools. As it stands right now, the earliest date for in-person instruction would be Monday, December 7.
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SB)--There are two openings on the Enid School Board of Education. Qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the No. One seat and the No. Six seat on the Enid School District Board of Education may file to run at the Garfield County Election Board between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., December 7th through the 9th. Election packets with more information are available at the EPS Administrative Services Center, located at 500 S. Independence.
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IR)—The Downtown Ice Rink is now open. As title sponsors, Jiffy Trip and Williams Media Group (My Country 103.1 and Talk 100.9 KGWA) are joining Main Street Enid, the Stride Bank Center and Visit Enid in bringing an outdoor ice rink to downtown Enid. It is located at 400 S. Independence in the parking lot between the Stride Bank Center and the art installation Under Her Wing was the Universe. The rink will be open to the public through January 3.
Operating hours will be 3:00 pm-9:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm Friday, 12:00 pm-11:00 pm Saturday and 12:00 pm-9:00 pm Sunday. Single day tickets will be $12 for general admission, which includes skate rental. A $60 Season Pass and special group and holiday party rates are also available. Tickets are available through the Stride Bank Center ticket outlets including area Jiffy Trips, or on site. Stride Bank Center general manager Kevin Boryzcki adds the arena will provide concessions on site. Visit the ice rink website, SkateInEnid.com, or look for the ice rink on Facebook and Instagram at SkateInEnid.
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