Municipalities Broach Topic Of Possible Mask Mandate Return As COVID Cases Rise
With COVID-19 numbers continuing to head in the wrong direction, many are asking if mask mandates could make a return.
In Tuesday’s meeting, the Oklahoma City Council didn t directly address a mask mandate. However, it was front of mind Monday night in Stillwater.
“The vaccine is the solution. That’s what ends this pandemic and that’s really what we’re trying to promote right now,” Oklahoma City-County Health Department’s Blaine Bolding said.
Bolding updated the council on COVID-19 vaccination and hospitalization rates.
Councilman Bradley Carter questioned the metrics public health officials are looking at.
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OK Healthier Coalition wants emergency order, warns hospitals will soon fill if trends continue
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TULSA, Okla. â The federal government announced a change to its COVID recommendations at a Tuesday afternoon press conference. The CDC is now advising mask-wearing in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccine status, in areas with high transmission and in schools.
That update was released moments after Oklahomaâs top health professionals discussed how the low vaccine rates are feeding the new surge.
During a virtual meeting Tuesday afternoon, doctors who make up the Healthier Oklahoma Coalition mentioned they are seeing a high number of COVID cases in northeast Oklahoma.
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