Oklahoma Governor Stitt wants to begin reopening Oklahoma this Friday

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wants to re-open Oklahoma this Friday.

of Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Norman said no.

https://kfor.com/health/coronavirus/officials-some-city-leaders-to-not-follow-gov-stitts-reopening-plan/

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – As Governor Kevin Stitt announced plans to reopen non-essential businesses across the state in a matter of days, leaders in several municipalities across Oklahoma expressed concerns with moving forward with a reopening plan too quickly.

As was announced three weeks ago, and in the interest of public health, our city’s shelter in place proclamation lasts through April 30th, as does the closure of personal care services.

On the advice of our local public health experts, it is our intent to follow the spirit of the White House criteria for potentially entering a new phase after April 30th. We dearly hope that public health data allows Oklahoma City to consider entering that new phase on May 1st as the Governor has envisioned. We will continue to monitor public health data and will provide updates on our local plans as we have them.”
-Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt


“I appreciate Governor Stitt announcing his plan for Oklahoma today. I am working with both the Tulsa Health Department and the State Department of Health to assess the latest trend data that would indicate when we can safely begin such a process in Tulsa.

I plan to discuss these matters with the Mayor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Committee and my colleagues in other Tulsa County municipalities on Thursday, and will share my thoughts on the path forward in a press briefing on Friday. The Tulsa Safer At Home order remains in effect within our city limits through April 30.”
-Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum


Why pick fights with the mayors, @GovStitt? Like OKC and Tulsa, Norman’s Stay at Home Order will remain in place through 4/30. You may be willing to risk lives by moving forward without proper testing or a plan for contact tracing, but I’m not.
-Norman Mayor Breea Clark said on Twitter

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1. 3 in my friend's family had covid-19 test this morn in Tulsa

She called to request test since she works in different homes

In a couple days they got appointments today. Appt for 9am, they showed up about 30 min early, 8 were in line ahead of them. They were told they would get results within a week

Heard there are 3 testing places in Tulsa, just have to call for appt

Tulsa mayor is really doing a good job from all I hear