OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Governor Kevin Stitt as we speak signed Government Order 2023-11 to withdraw and rescind the COVID-19 State of Emergency efficient Tuesday, Could 4.
In a video message, Gov. Stitt mentioned Oklahoma’s 7-day common of latest instances is down 94% from its peak and among the many lowest per capita charges within the nation. Stitt additionally talked about that hospitalizations are down 90% and are secure.
The governor mentioned his determination was made potential by the collective actions taken by Oklahomans over the previous 12 months.
“As a result of Oklahomans used private duty to guard themselves, their households and our most susceptible, the information exhibits COVID-19 is not an emergency,” mentioned Gov. Stitt. “We have been the primary state to reopen our financial system on June 1, and we’re persevering with to guide the nation now. Extra individuals are getting the vaccine each day, our youngsters are safely again at school, our companies are open and thriving and our unemployment fee is best than the nationwide common.”
State officers say the Oklahoma State Division of Well being will proceed to gather knowledge from hospitals and testing labs to stay vigilant because the response evolves.
Greater than 2.5 million vaccine doses have been administered in Oklahoma, and the vaccine stays obtainable to all Oklahomans 16 and older by means of appointments and walk-ins throughout the state.
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