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Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, released the following statement regarding Tesla’s decision to build its new CyberTruck Gigafactory in Austin, TX: “While I am disappointed that Tulsa ultimately was not chosen as the site for Tesla’s new CyberTruck facility, I want to thank Governor Stitt, Secretary of Commerce Sean Kouplen, Tulsa leadership and Oklahomans from across the state for their efforts to recruit Tesla to the area.
Read moreThe University of Oklahoma will transition to a test-optional admissions process, beginning with students applying to enter the university in the spring and fall 2021 semesters.
Read moreMapping out a healthy diet can be tricky. While everyone needs certain vitamins and minerals, no two people are the same, and a diet that’s right for one person might not be suitable or palatable for another.
Read moreVisitation canceled statewide this weekend Mimicking state trends, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections is experiencing an increase in positive COVID-19 cases, increasing the cumulative total to 103 across the state. In the past 24 hours, 87 inmates inside one housing unit at the Lexington Correctional Center tested positive for COVID-19. ODOC has placed these inmates in isolation, all of whom reported no symptoms prior to testing. Earlier in the week, the Cleveland County Health Department tested 185 inmates quarantined together after two housed on this unit tested positive during hospital visits. Six tests are pending. ODOC staff is working with the Cleveland County Health Department to perform contact tracing on the first two inmates. That investigation will expand to the additional 87 positives. As a precaution, ODOC is requesting the health department test the remaining inmates at the adjoining Lexington Assessment and Reception Center. Since mid-March ODOC staff has strictly followed all guidelines offered by the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, and Oklahoma State Health Department. The department has gone to great lengths to combat the pandemic, including screening all staff members before every shift; providing masks to all inmates, staff, and visitors; deploying inmate clean teams; limiting transfers and movement of inmates; and ensuring all inmates have access to proper sanitation and hygiene products. Recently, ODOC deployed a battery of disinfecting foggers. Within minutes, these portable machines emit a fine mist of disinfectant across every surface inside a room. Continually adjusting operations based on current data, ODOC is canceling visitation at all state facilities this weekend. Next weekend, structured visitation will resume on a bi-weekly basis for immediate family members. Visitors must follow all CDC guidelines including wearing masks, maintaining social distance, symptoms screening, and scheduling visits.
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Read moreState Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister made the following remarks after the State Board of Education, on a 4-3 vote, disapproved the “requirements” contained in the Oklahoma School Safety Protocols in favor of making them “recommendations.” The proposal would have required face masks for all adults and students in public school buildings in counties where community spread of COVID-19 is occurring as designated by an Oklahoma State Department of Health color-coded map designating COVID-19 risk levels. “Today’s vote is very disappointing and one that likely will stoke more concerns for teachers, parents and families with a new school year only weeks away. We all realize how important it is for schools to reopen. But we are in the midst of a global pandemic with COVID-19 cases sharply rising in our state. I believe it entirely appropriate that the State Board establish a floor of recommended and required protocols to ensure a safer environment for all in the school community – teachers, staff and students. Now that the board has made its decision, we strongly urge districts across the state to do the right thing and demonstrate the ‘Oklahoma Standard’ by masking up and following social distancing guidelines. In the meantime, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will continue working to secure the PPE our schools need.”
Read moreOvertraining can be just as harmful as overeating, and athletes can help themselves by learning to recognize various signs of overtraining. Decreased performance: ACE notes that a lack of improved performance, despite an increase in training intensity or volume, is a telltale sign of OTS. Athletes who recognize a decrease in their agility, strength and endurance might be dealing with OTS.
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The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has released the following situation update about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Oklahoma:
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