NM)--Gov. Kevin Stitt today said he won't implement another state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling out the possibility of mask mandates in Oklahoma schools. KFOR reports despite calls from some health leaders to make the declaration, Stitt said he is "not planning on declaring an emergency," a measure that is now a prerequisite for public schools to require masks. "This is about personal responsibility," Stitt said at a press conference in Tulsa. "This is about freedoms." New legislation that took effect July 1 prevents public school districts from requiring mask wearing unless the governor has issued a state of emergency for their locality. Senate Bill 658 also prohibits public schools and universities from mandating COVID-19 vaccines and masks for unvaccinated individuals.
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CN)— Seven more newly confirmed virus-related deaths and 1,194 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Thursday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Currently, 7,302 Oklahomans are considered active cases in the state, with 495 people hospitalized for treatment of the virus.
Situation Update: COVID-19
Data shown are preliminary and subject to change
as additional information is obtained.
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COVID-19 Cases |
471,176 |
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New Cases |
1,194 |
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New Cases 7 day Average |
938 |
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Active Cases |
7,302 |
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CDC/NCHS Provisional Deaths |
8,689 |
There have been 7877 positive COVID-19 cases, and 139 deaths in Garfield County. 6969 those cases and 128 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 2073 cases, Alfalfa 1156, Blaine County is at 1063 cases, Major 957, and Grant 555.
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MG)--4RKids Foundation will host its fifth annual Mini Golf Tournament this weekend. Held in honor of Sam Justice, a long-time supporter of 4RKids who is involved through Enid Moose Lodge, the tournament will be 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at 4RKids Mini Golf, 710 Overland Trail. All ages are welcome, and players will be divided by age group and can enter as individuals or as part of a team. The cost to enter the tournament is $5 for a single player and $20 for a team of four. First- and second-place individual winners will receive $50 and $25, respectively, and the prizes for first- and second-place for teams will be $100 and $50, respectively. My Country KOFM 103.1 also will be broadcast from the tournament from 11:00 to 1:00. All of the proceeds raised during the tournament will benefit 4RKids, which provides employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities and support and outreach to their families and supports local enrichment opportunities for the developmentally disabled, including Miracle League and Special Olympics. For more information on the tournament, call 4RKids Mini Golf at (580) 237-7888.
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IC)--Foreigner, iconic rock band hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, is bringing “The Greatest Hits of Foreigner on Tour” to Stride Bank Center on Aug. 5. The show will begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $49.50 through StrideBankCenter.com, calling (855) TIX-ENID or on the second floor of Stride Bank Center Convention Hall. A VIP package for $250 will include one premium reserved ticket, a special question-and-answer session with band members, official VIP badge, photo opportunity with the band and several other perks. With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner has a formidable musical catalog that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million. Kevin Boryczki, general manager of Stride Bank Center said “This is our first major concert since COVID, and I would expect it to be a full crowd and a great turnout, based off the response we’ve had for similar shows, like Chicago, ZZ Top and REO Speedwagon.
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