SP)--It's that time of year. Back-to-school schedule pick up dates and times are available for schools. Classes begin Wednesday, August 18th with in-school instruction, as well as online instruction for those families who want it. Contact your school administrator or check out Enid Public Schools online.
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DD)--Have the “Dog Days of Summer” made you feel a little ruff? Join the City of Enid Parks and Recreation department at Champlin Pool this weekend for their annual Doggie Dip. This popular event takes place from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and allows dogs to enjoy the hot August sun and make a splash. All dogs are welcome. The Fast and Furriest, previously planned for that morning, has been cancelled due to low registrations for the 5K and 1-mile fun run. To check out other upcoming events, go to: Enid.org/ParkEvents.
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CN)—The numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate. Twenty-six more newly virus-related deaths and 6,328 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state since Friday, according to daily numbers released late this morning by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Currently, 18,613 Oklahomans are considered active cases in the state, with 973 people, including 44 pediatric patients, currently hospitalized in the state for treatment of the virus. The seven-day rolling average for new cases reported was 2,011.
Situation Update: COVID-19
Data shown are preliminary and subject to change
as additional information is obtained
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COVID-19 Cases |
500,311 |
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New Cases |
1,701 |
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New Cases 7 day Average |
2,011 |
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Active Cases |
18,613 |
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CDC/NCHS Provisional Deaths |
8,797 |
There have been 8052 positive COVID-19 cases, and 139 deaths in Garfield County. 7033 of those cases and 128 deaths have been in Enid. In surrounding counties: Kingfisher County has reported 2116 cases, Alfalfa 1166, Blaine County is at 1089 cases, Major 980, and Grant 577.
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HS)--Enid Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to join fellow Enid and Garfield County residents and participate in the Hope Community Assessment. On October 7, 2021 Oklahoma’s First Lady Sarah Stitt will be hosting the first-ever Hope Summit in Enid. The mission of Hope Rising is to empower people, families, and communities to better their lives through the science of Hope. To help prepare for the summit, they are asking for residents of Enid and Garfield County to participate in a community assessment to best gauge our Hope Level. The assessment takes approximately 10 minutes and can be completed on a computer or mobile device. Assessment Link: https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DMps7uZ262q59Q The survey will be open until August 31st.
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