COVID-19

The City of Lawton just announced that they will be reinstating their COVID-19 policies for face masks at all city owned properties. You'll be required to wear a face mask to enter all city owned facilities and proprieties where city employees work, or conduct business with the general public.

There's been a lot of rumors and false information on social media and elsewhere about Walmart and Sam's Club requiring face masks. This was the big topic over the weekend that had people upset and posting all kinds of things about a mask mandate.

Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations CCHM (Comanche County Memorial Hospital) will be reinstating their COVID-19 policies and restrictions starting today (07-30-21).

Just when you think we're finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel we get more bad news about Oklahoma's COVID-19 numbers. Unfortunately Oklahoma is leading the Nation and not in a good way when it comes to the number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and even deaths.

Over the past couple of days and weeks Oklahoma has seen a sharp increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. From what's been reported it's around a 90% increase when compared to previous weeks. It's suspected that around 190 plus cases are being reported per day. This has state healthcare experts concerned as the number of new cases continues to rise and the threat of the Delta Variant is looming.

So now that things are finally starting to improve and it's looking like we're on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, are you back to shaking hands and hugging people? I know I am. To be perfectly honest I never really stopped doing it, much to the disgust, shock and horror of others. I couldn't tell you how many times I'd stick my hand out or go to hug someone during the pandemic, it's a really hard habit to break. I do it all the time without even thinking about it. I felt bad, some people were terrified and I'd have to stop and remember "Oh' right we're not doing that anymore."

The child tax credit monthly payments will start next month on July 15th (07-15-21). It's a part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 signed by President Joe Biden. Families with children ages 5 and under will receive $3,600 and $3,000 for children ages 6-17. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 increased the standard child tax credit for 2021 from $2,000 to $3,000 and up to $3,600 for families with kids 5 and under for each child.

The City of Lawton, FISTA Development Trust Authority and the Comanche County Health Department have teamed up to make getting your COVID-19 vaccinations much easier. Starting today (02-22-21) the CCHD (Comanche County Health Department) will be set up in the Central Mall in the old Dillard's location doing COVID-19 vaccinations.

This guy who tested positive for COVID-19 and has symptoms including the loss of taste and smell decides to test his taste buds. He tries all kinds of weird foods and drinks to see if he can smell or taste anything.

Unfortunately due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in S.W. Oklahoma Southwestern Medial Center has reinstated their "No Visitors" policy starting today (11-05-20). Only patients receiving medical care will be permitted into the hospital at this time. This includes the main hospital and all the clinics as well.

CCMH (Comanche County Memorial Hospital) has reinstated their "No Visitor" policy due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The dreaded second wave of Coronavirus looks to be here as we're seeing more and more cases in S.W. Oklahoma and around the country.

President Trump announced that he and his wife, Melania Trump, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump shared the news on Twitter early Friday morning.