COVID-19 coronavirus in Oklahoma

This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses the Pardon and Parole Board sending a recommendation to Governor Stitt for the commutation of inmate Julius Jones and Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett surviving a supreme court challenge trying to remove him from his position.

KOSU is covering the coronavirus in Oklahoma and how it's affecting our lives. Bookmark this page for the latest updates.

Financial struggles, family separation and other problems created even more risk factors for the state's physicians.

A teacher's aide who worked at Yukon’s Skyview Elementary School died Sunday.

Last year, the flu season was relatively mild across the United States thanks to COVID-19 mitigation efforts that included wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands often.

School is in session across Oklahoma, even as the pandemic continues to rage and the Delta variant impacts more and more children. Disruptions are already occurring.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the impact COVID-19 is having on Oklahoma's health care system and Governor Stitt's decision to remove the only two doctors on the board for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

A handful of public school districts in Oklahoma have implemented masking policies with opt-out provisions following an injunction that was entered into court record Wednesday.

Early childhood education is something Oklahoma has traditionally done well. But as parents fear the effects of COVID-19 on their youngest children, the state is seeing a steep drop in the number of students enrolled in Pre-K and kindergarten programs.

Whether or not you've been vaccinated, health officials encourage anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 to get tested.