THUMBS UP to organizers for making public health and safety a priority amid the COVID-19 pandemic as we approach another important holiday — but we urge everyone to reflect on
⢠McAlester News-Capital Editorial Board Jan 8, 2021
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THUMBS UP to everyone getting the COVID-19 vaccine and health care workers working diligently to help us all fight against the virus.
Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continued Tuesday at the Expo Center in McAlester with 800 appointments set for the day â the largest mass vaccination in Pittsburg County history.
Data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health on Thursday showed 315,354 total COVID-19 cases, 277,828 assumed recoveries, and 2,672 deaths statewide â or 34,854 active cases.
Pittsburg County had 3,314 total COVID-19 cases, 2,874 assumed recoveries, and 25 deaths â or 415 active cases â per OSDH as of Thursday.