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Trump declares a disaster in Oklahoma

April 9, 2020

President Donald Trump approved Gov. Kevin Stitt’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration covering all 77 Oklahoma counties. The declaration authorizes FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which provides federal funding for emergency protective measures and direct federal assistance for state and local governments as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. It includes other programs…

Confirmed cases rise in Tulsa

April 9, 2020

As of Monday, there were 1,327 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Oklahoma with 51 deaths. Those numbers are sure to rise. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) central warehouse is operating seven days a week to address emergency personal protective equipment (PPE) and supply restocking needs of medical system providers, local health departments, emergency…

Testing Sites

April 9, 2020

The state now has supplies to test more than 13,000 individuals for COVID-19. Cox and Stitt urge health care providers and testing centers to loosen testing requirements and to offer testing to any Oklahoman with symptoms of COVID-19. Per CDC guidelines, symptoms must include fever of 100.4 degrees, cough and shortness of breath. Tulsa –…

Shopping restrictions by retailers

April 9, 2020

Some retail grocers are limiting the number of customers allowed in their stores and marking aisles with arrows to add separation to customers. Since Saturday, Wal-Mart is letting only five customers – per 1,000 square feet – in at a given time. Shoppers are being let in one by one and Wal-Mart employees are counting…

Coronavirus in Oklahoma prisons

April 9, 2020

LEXINGTON – An Oklahoma Department of Corrections staff member at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington has tested positive for COVID-19. That staff member has not been in the facility since March 29. Based on the timeline when the staff member last worked at the facility, the health department advises there is no need for…

249 cases in Tulsa, eight deaths

April 9, 2020

To date, the OSDH confirmed 175 positive COVID-19 cases in Tulsa County. 20 residents have recovered and eight have died. Test results are updated daily at www.ok.gov/health. For more information, visit www.cityoftulsa.org/COVID-19.

Safer at Home in Tulsa

April 9, 2020

Through April 30, residents can make essential trips to the grocery store, get medication and things needed to survive at home. Patronizing essential businesses for non-essential purposes such as apparel or personal care services should not occur. For more information, go to www.cityoftulsa.org/yesorno.

Police issue citations

April 9, 2020

Tulsa Police are enforcing this Safer at Home Order. If you believe a business or organization is violating the Order, call the Tulsa Police non-emergency number at 918-596-9222. Citations have been issued for those not following the order. TPD is not being dispatched to those not following physical distancing by 6 feet at essential businesses,…

Homeless Shelter Funding

April 9, 2020

Tulsa has secured funding to operate a homeless shelter at the former Juvenile Justice Detention Center in partnership with Tulsa County.

Tulsa Fire update

April 9, 2020

The Tulsa Fire Department has seen consistent 911 calls involving fires. Additionally, TFD has seen a slight reduction in emergency-related calls due to Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) code changes, but those are expected to rise as more people test positive. To date, TFD has the supplies needed to deliver quality services. The fire department…