Democrats sharply criticized Stitt’s plan to get Oklahoma back to normal.

“The governor’s decision to reopen Oklahoma businesses early comes from a place of fear, and it is understandable for him to be worried about the long-term economic effects of this pandemic,” said House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman. “However, in this time of uncertainty, it is crucial not to make decisions hastily and out of fear but out of fact.

“The Centers for Disease Control has issued clear guidelines on when states should begin reopening, and at this moment, Oklahoma does not meet those criteria.”