Thursday, December 24th 2020, 7:10 am
By: Katelyn Ogle
Oklahomans may be experiencing Cedar Fever, an allergic reaction with symptoms that can mimic the flu and COVID-19.
The most recent Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic Pollen and Mold Report shows the cedar index is high. The Texas A&M Forest Service said that’s because of the allergic reactions caused by the mountain cedar trees releasing pollen.
The service said the cedar tree’s favorite time to release the pollen is after a cold front. That’s when the air dries out, the pressure is different, and every pollen cone on a Juniper tree will open around the same time.
Wednesday, December 23rd 2020, 6:44 am
By: Katelyn Ogle
In its new report, the White House Coronavirus Task Force ranks Oklahoma 21st in the nation for new cases per capita for the last week.
The Task Force also ranks the state 3rd in test positive percentage, 33rd in deaths per capita, and 7th in new weekly hospitalizations per 100 beds.
In it’s latest report, the state health department said 1,728 Oklahomans are fighting COVID-19 in hospitals and 96% of ICU beds are full.
OU Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cameron Manton, said non-emergency surgeries are sometimes being delayed for months to help manage all of the patients.
Tuesday, December 22nd 2020, 7:38 am
By: News 9
A new COVID-19 relief bill that will bring another wave of funding for businesses, families and the unemployed is sitting on President Trump s desk, awaiting his signature.
News 9 s Katelyn Ogle has the latest on the congressional vote, and how Oklahoma lawmakers are reacting.
Governor Kevin Stitt announced Oklahoma teachers and support staff will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in phase two.
State Health Commissioner Dr. Lance Frye said he believed in the best case scenario teachers could start getting the shot in January.
“We are not going to wait until every single front line healthcare worker gets the dose. If they are not willing to take it at that time, we are going to move on to the next person,” said Dr. Frye during a news conference on Tuesday.
Teachers were originally scheduled for vaccinations in phase three along with students.
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter is appealing last year s ruling.
According to the Oklahoman, AG Hunter is asking the State Supreme Court to order Johnson and Johnson to pay more than $9 billion to fight the deadly opioid crisis.
During the historic trial, Hunter and his team fought for a settlement worth more than $17 billion. But, the Cleveland County Judge over the case claimed the state didn t prove how much time and money it would take - after the first year - to take on the epidemic.
The Judge ordered the pharmaceutical giant to pay $465 million.
If they can t have the $9 billion, the state is reportedly asking for Johnson and Johnson to pay $465 million a year, for twenty years, or until the crisis is fixed.