Legislative Update

More FEMA funding

May 14, 2020

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved another portion of his ongoing request for disaster assistance. This approval makes funding available for crisis counseling, which will help support mental health initiatives designed to benefit individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, FEMA approved Stitt’s request for public assistance funding…

Oklahoma update

May 14, 2020

On May 7, there are 4,613 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma and 274 deaths. Across the state’s 80-plus COVID-19 testing sites, the state has collected over 3,700 specimens a day, on average, last week. For more information, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov.

Tulsa update

May 14, 2020

On May 10, the Tulsa Health Department (THD) has confirmed 700 positive COVID-19 cases in Tulsa County. 473 residents have recovered and 36 have died. The Mayor’s Civil Emergency Order remains in place through May 15. City officials said all citizens should be wearing cloth face coverings in public whenever possible. These coverings should be…

Walmart adds a second site

May 14, 2020

Walmart is adding a second drive-thru testing site in Tulsa by appointment only, located at 207 S. Memorial Drive. Patients must make an appointment to be seen during the hours of 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All drive-thru testing locations are by appointment only. Testing sites are: Tulsa Health Department,…

CPR classes canceled

May 14, 2020

Citizen CPR is canceling all of its CPR classes through the end of August 2020 due to COVID-19. This includes the Save-A-Life Saturdays free CPR classes scheduled for June through August at community centers, including currently closed Tulsa Parks recreation centers. For more information about Citizen CPR classes, visit www.tulsacpr.com.

Blood donations needed

May 14, 2020

Healthy Tulsans are being asked to donate blood, as the State of Oklahoma is facing the most critical blood shortage it’s ever faced, officials said. Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) has lost more than a month’s worth of blood collection due to the pandemic. Residents can make an appointment with OBI by visiting www.OBI.org. Residents can…

Tulsa County Update

May 14, 2020

Tulsa County Commissioners Chairman Ron Peters reached out to every city in the county regarding the federal CARES funding that Tulsa County received with an invitation to work with the county on requesting potential funding. The Tulsa County Courthouse officially re-opened to the public May 5. County officials want the public to conduct business electronically…

Paycheck Protection Program

May 14, 2020

The NFIB Research Center released a survey that showed that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program are very popular with small business owners. The survey showed 77% of owners (NFIB members) have successfully submitted an application. “Today’s survey results are positive – more than half the small business owners…

Phased re-opening of OSU campuses

May 14, 2020

Oklahoma State University is planning a phased reopening of campuses to employees and visitors starting June 1. This plan aligns with phase three of the state’s reopening date for all workplaces while also considering the needs of our vulnerable populations. This includes staggered department schedules for in-office work, surveying workspaces and classrooms for any social…

Meat processing infections in Guymon

May 14, 2020

The Seaboard Foods meat processing plant in Guymon, Oklahoma, has reported more than 116 coronavirus infections to the Oklahoma State Health Department. According to its website, the company said it has taken preventative steps, including: Prescreening workers Monitoring for flu-like symptoms Requiring all employees to wear face masks Social distancing within the plant An increase…