On March 26, COVID-19 testing supplies arrived in Oklahoma that will allow for 10,000 individuals to be tested in the coming weeks. The state also brought online 2 more labs, partnering with OSU and OU, which will allow the state to process up to 2,800 test results a day.

Contrary to a media report, Oklahoma is not holding up the delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to hospitals due to an audit. Oklahoma is deploying SNS supplies to hospitals that have ICU beds and are treating COVID-19 patients and is working to significantly increase the State’s PPE reserves.

Four “drive through” COVID-19 testing centers are open in Oklahoma, with two more coming next week to Western Oklahoma.

Tulsa County and Oklahoma County residents must be screened first for COVID-19 by their medical provider and referred to their county’s local mobile site for a test.

The Kay County Health Department, 433 Fairview Ave., Ponca City, is open Monday through Friday by appointment only. Tests are reserved for those with symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath. A photo ID is required. Call 580-762-1641.

The Pittsburg County Health Department, 1400 E. College Ave., McAlester, is also open Monday through Friday by appointment only. Tests are reserved for those with symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath. A photo ID is required. Call 918-423-1267.

For information and updates, visit the Oklahoma State Department of Health website at coronavirus.health.ok.gov or call the OSDH Coronavirus Call Center at 1-877-215-8336.