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In an effort to “lead by example,” Gov. Kevin Stitt received his COVID-19 vaccine – the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine – in front of a group of reporters gathered at a press conference held at the Oklahoma Capitol. Stitt said Oklahoma is one of the first states to reach the point of making all residents age 16 and older eligible, closing in on 2 million doses of vaccine administered since the rollout began three and a half months ago. State and county health departments administered 85% of those vaccines, 11% came from tribal partners and the rest through federal partners, Stitt s...

Oklahoma City employees to receive $1,200 stipends after wages were frozen last year in response to the pandemic.

OKC Council extends mask ordinance By: Kathryn McNutt The Journal Record March 2, 2021 A customer exits a store with a “mask required” sign displayed Tuesday in Dallas. The Oklahoma City Council has extended mask use here through April. (AP photo/LM Otero) OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Council voted 6-3 Tuesday to extend the city’s mask ordinance through April 30. The mandate was set to expire Friday. Proponents said the safety measure still is needed to protect residents and support businesses. The Oklahoma City COVID-19 Safety Code was put in place in July and has bee...