About two-thirds of Oklahomans say theyâll take the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as itâs available to them, according to a survey conducted for the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
State Health Commissioner Lance Frye said the survey results are encouraging, even though they indicate a fairly large number of people still resistant to being vaccinated.
âWeâre pleased to see the results of this survey indicate most Oklahomans are confident in the safety of vaccines â as are we,â said Frye. âThe COVID-19 vaccines available to Oklahomans have been carefully vetted by the FDA and have gone through all the typical regulatory processes to ensure theyâre just as safe as any other vaccine. Theyâre outstandingly effective. Weâre very optimistic for how these vaccines will work to protect Oklahomans.â
Okla Could Be In Phase 2 Of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Next Week
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Oklahoma reports 3,556 new COVID-19 cases, 150 in Norman
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Office Visit: Patience and mitigation
David Holden
There has been a flurry of news stories over the last week about COVID-19 vaccines. Most news seemed to focus on approval dates and distribution channels, but what seemed to get lost in the shuffle was what worked over the last 10 months – mitigation and the role it continues to play in the battle against coronavirus disease.
There is definitely reason for excitement in the air. If Pfizer and Moderna were sport teams they would be crowned Champions of the 2020 Vaccine Super Bowl, but COVID season is definitely not over. We have to continue using offensive weapons to make sure and not let the virus sack us.
Gov. Stitt, State Health Leaders Urge Precautions Ahead Of 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Gov. Kevin Stitt and state health leaders provided a COVID-19 update Thursday and detailed plans for restrictions.
Stitt said even though the number of COVID cases have stabilized, there’s still more to be done to help slow the spread of the virus.
Stitt plans to issue an executive order to implement more state restrictions including limiting attendance of public gatherings, excluding churches, and limiting attendance of in-door youth sporting events to 50% capacity.
The governor also extended the restriction for bars and restaurants to close at 11 p.m. for another 30 days.