Local headlines for Wednesday, April 1, 2020:
- Oklahoma’s death toll from COVID-19 increases to 23 people. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahoma ranks 18th for rate of Coronavirus deaths. (Oklahoma Watch)
- Norman nursing home where two residents died from COVID-19 shows more positive tests. (NewsOK)
- Tulsa health officials say pandemic peak might not be till mid-May, early June. (Tulsa World)
- Oklahomans still trying to get tested for COVID-19. (NewsOK)
- State makes gains in stockpiling PPEs. (NewsOK)
- State expected to declare a revenue failure for the remainder of this fiscal year. (Tulsa World)
- Small business loans coming soon from the federal government. (Tulsa World)
- OKC approves $5.5M relief package for local businesses. (Journal Record)
- Oklahomans could get federal relief checks in three weeks. (NewsOK)
- State asks people to file unemployment online. (NewsOK)
- Closed libraries are working to get resources to people. (Tulsa World)
- Internet providers prepare for increased home traffic. (Journal Record)
- Regional Food Bank turns to trucks for deliveries. (NewsOK)
- “Essential” businesses worry about never returning to normal. (Tulsa World)
- Investors need to think long term when it comes to market volatility. (Journal Record)
- MAPS Four starts today in Oklahoma City. (NewsOK)