CN)—Two Enid men are among the nineteen COVID-19 related deaths, and 1,497 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state since Monday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. One of the Garfield County deaths was a man in the 50-64 age group, the other was 65 or older. The health department said 34,004 cases are considered active in the state, with 1,909 people currently hospitalized for treatment of the virus.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
01.05.21
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Cases |
308,268 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date |
2,429,765 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date |
2,734,583 |
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Acute Care OSDH Licensed Facility Hospitalizations |
1,731 |
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Other Types of Facilities Hospitalizations |
178 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
17,554 |
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Total Cumulative Deaths |
2,571 |
*The total includes laboratory information provided to OSDH at the time of the report. As a result, counts are subject to change. Total counts may not reflect unique individuals. Data Source: Acute Disease Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health. As of 2021-1-04 at 7:00 a.m.
There have been 5633 positive COVID-19 cases, and 46 deaths in Garfield County. 4974 of those cases and 43 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 1471 cases, Alfalfa 960, Major 734, Blaine County is at 691 cases, and Grant 408.
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CV)--The Garfield County Health Department and area medical volunteers held the second COVID-19 vaccination event at Stride Bank Center on Monday. It was the first such event designed to serve area residents 65 and older. An earlier event was staged at Stride Bank Center on Dec. 31, for health care workers and first responders. That event administered 720 doses of the vaccine. Monday’s vaccination drive was specifically staged for people 65 and older, and was designed to be by appointment only. The 1,200 available appointments were filled within an hour of the drive being posted on social media. Officials said future events will be announced also through local media outlets, and appointments will be taken by phone, in addition to the link provided on the Garfield County Health Department Facebook page. Sign-up for new appointments next Monday will be available at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. When the new appointments are opened, reservations to receive the vaccine, for people older than 65, can be made on the Garfield County Health Department Facebook page or by calling (580) 233-0650. Appointments then will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis, for those 65 and older. According to a Health Department press release, COVID-19 vaccine distribution events will continue to be held weekly by appointment in Alfalfa, Blaine, Canadian, Garfield, Grant, Kingfisher, Logan and Major counties. These events are currently only open to first responders, health care workers and people 65 and older.
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CO)--A number of new county officials and deputies were sworn in Monday morning at Garfield County Court House. Cory Rink was sworn in as Garfield County’s new sheriff, replacing incumbent Jody Helm after winning the August 25th runoff. Shawna Cornish-Pitman was sworn in as the first female undersheriff of Garfield County. In addition, more than 20 deputies also were sworn in. Incumbent Lorie Legere was sworn in as the county clerk and incumbent Reese Wedel was sworn in as District 2 County Commissioner.
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IC)--In person learning resumed at Enid Public Schools today. Masks and social distancing protocol will continue to be required on campus. In December, the Enid School Board decided to hold in person class as long as the school has enough faculty and staff to run the campus effectively, and has under a 30% threshold of student, faculty and staff being positive cases plus quarantines. This plan was created to get the vast majority of students back in in-person instruction. Parents can still opt for straight virtual learning as an option.
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CC)--The Enid Mayor and Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session tonight. According to the agenda, the commission will consider appointing someone to fill the unexpired term in Ward 6. Former commissioner David Mason recently vacated the seat when he moved out of the ward. The appointed commissioner will serve until May of this year, until the commissioner to be elected in the upcoming election in February will begin a four-year term. In other business, commissioners will conduct a public hearing on, and possibly approve changes to the city municipal code; and address a number of financial and other business items. Tonight’s meeting will be held at 6:30 in the Grand Ballroom of the Stride Bank Center Convention Hall. The meeting is open to the public.
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SD)--The pickup of debris resulting from the ice storm in late October will be ending January 15th. Free drop off at the City landfill will discontinue at this time also. You should contact the city as soon as possible about any debris piles that have not been picked up. In addition, the city is looking at tree limbs that are broken but still connected creating a safety risk. Contact the city to report any safety concerns that require City removal.
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RC)--The City of Enid will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony this week for the new skate park. On Friday 10:30 AM the public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Enid Skate Park, located at 124 North 5th Street. Special guest will be Enid native and world renowned violinist Kyle Dillingham, who not only is known for playing the violin, but is an avid skateboarder.
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