SM)--District officials said Enid Public Schools students will continue wearing masks through the end of the school year, though masks will be optional at all outdoor events going forward. District spokesperson Jane Johnson told Enid News and Eagle this would take effect immediately unless Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association overrules the decision. “Enid Public Schools feels the safest thing to do at this time is to continue wearing masks at all campuses,” Johnson said. EPS Superintendent Darrell Floyd said he would recommend board members next month make masks optional during summer school.
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VC)--The Oakwood Mall vaccination clinic is preparing for Phase 4 as the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced that COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to anyone older than 16 starting next week. Beginning Monday, all Oklahomans who are 16 and older will be eligible for the vaccine. Maggie Jackson, regional director of community engagement and planning for OSDH, said the Pfizer vaccine is available for 16- and 17-year-olds, and the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available to those 18 and older. At the Oakwood Mall vaccination clinic, only the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available. Appointments for next week are open and can be made online at www.vaccinate.oklahoma.gov/en-US/ or by calling 211. The clinic will run 8:00 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday.
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VT)--Enid Police officials are seeking information in their investigation of a stolen vehicle. Just after 1:50 Monday afternoon, a 2019 Black Nissan Altima bearing Oklahoma tag HAX 856, was stolen from the 1600 block of East Broadway. Video shows a man wearing a black shirt, blue jacket, blue jeans and Nike shoes enter the vehicle and drive away. Enid Police are asking anyone with information about this crime or who can identify the man to call (580) 242-7000 or Garfield County Crimestoppers at 580-233-6233.
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CN)— No additional newly-confirmed virus-related deaths and 501 new 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. Officials said 10,906 cases are considered currently active in the state, with 240 people hospitalized for treatment of the virus. The seven-day rolling average for new daily cases reported was 374.
COVID-19 Oklahoma Test Results
03.24.21
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Cases |
436,135 |
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*Total Cumulative Negative Specimens to Date |
3,303,290 |
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*Total Cumulative Number of Specimens to Date |
3,711,449 |
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Acute Care OSDH Licensed Facility Hospitalizations |
233 |
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Other Types of Facilities Hospitalizations |
7 |
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Total Cumulative Hospitalizations |
24,936 |
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Provisional Death Count (CDC/NCHS) |
7,727 |
*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 2021-03-24 at 7:00 a.m.
There have been 7672 positive COVID-19 cases, and 84 deaths in Garfield County. 6773 of those cases and 74 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 2018 cases, Alfalfa 1151, Blaine County is at 1013 cases, Major 949, and Grant 547.
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IW)--OG&E crews will be relocating a power pole on the northwest corner of Owen K. Garriott and South Grand on Thursday and Friday. The work will cause the intersection to operate as a 4-way stop with flashing red signal lights as crews work. Motorists are encouraged to drive with extreme caution in this area during the work effort.
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BB)--The United Way of Enid is asking you to enter your best recipe into the Bacon Bash during the annual Red Dirt BBQ coming up April 23rd. The deadline to enter is this Friday. For more information, contact the United Way.
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DD)—Funeral services will be held Saturday for an Enid man being remembered as a longtime business and community leader, a philanthropist and a champion for education in Enid. Dan Dillingham, an Enid native, died Sunday at the age of 87. Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at First Presbyterian Church of Enid.
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BR)--The Stride Bank Center and the Chisholm Trail Expo Center announced Enid Ultimate Challenge Xtreme Bulls is coming to the Chisholm Trail Expo Center for one night only on Saturday at 7:30pm. All seating will be socially distanced. Tickets are $35, $25 & $19. Tickets are on sale. Fans can order tickets by calling 855.TIX.ENID, visiting StrideBankCenter.com or in the Stride Bank Center Administration offices on the 2nd floor of Convention Hall.
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