Local headlines for Monday, February 22, 2021:
- 26 more COVID-19 deaths bring the state’s total to 4,181. (Tulsa World)
- COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers and other school employees begin. (Tulsa World)
- Researchers say vaccine is effective on virus variants. (Tulsa World)
- Staff shortage at relocated Public Health Lab causes delays in testing results. (Oklahoma Watch)
- Governor’s managed care plan complicates Medicaid expansion funding. (Oklahoma Watch)
- Oklahomans are bracing for higher utility bills after last week’s winter storms. (NewsOK)
- Deep freeze adds urgency to solving the homeless crisis. (Tulsa World)
- Water woes will continue in Oklahoma City. (Journal Record)
- Tulsa faces a budget hole up to $10M. (Tulsa World)
- OKC settles lawsuit in fatal shooting. (NewsOK)
- Thunder deals a tenth consecutive loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (NewsOK)
