COVID-19

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Commissioner of Health Lance Frye announced today an updated executive order to implement additional statewide COVID-19 mitigation measures.

“I cannot thank Oklahomans enough for their tremendous personal sacrifices thus far to protect their loved ones and neighbors from COVID-19. We’re taking further steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 and bring us closer to our three goals: protecting the health and lives of Oklahomans, keeping businesses open safely and getting our kids safely back in school,” said Gov. Stitt. “Our healthcare workers, hospitals, students and teachers and small business owners need our help.”

City of Oklahoma City public meetings subject to the Open Meeting Act will be held in-person beginning Nov. 16 after the expiration of a state law allowing governments to conduct them remotely. During the coronavirus pandemic, most City Council meetings and the City’s other public meetings have been held by teleconference or videoconference.

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced recently the first disbursements of funds made available to city and county governments in the state through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Some $4.2 million distributed to 18 local governments will no doubt help in their recovery, but there are still concerns in places like McAlester, where Mayor John Browne said fiscal year 2021 is still shaping up to be a very lean year.