Covid-19 in OKC (coronavirus)

[kukblue1]

They are starting to treat people with Vitamin C. Just Google it. However it's a pretty big douse not something your going to get over the counter.

[Bill Robertson]

They are starting to treat people with Vitamin C. Just Google it. However it's a pretty big douse not something your going to get over the counter.

I think the men’s clinics are a huge scam. The commercial says they give a mega dose of vitamin C. But, they say they started out with 340 doses and in just a couple of days they’re down to 200 so hurry. But they’ve been playing the same commercial now for over a week so either they ran out days ago or they’re a lying sack of $&@?. I believe the latter.

[mugofbeer]

Is there anywhere to report misinformation regarding Covid-19? I just heard a commercial on the radio from Men's Health Clinic indicating Vitamin C will help with Covid-19 and you should rush in and get your injection before they run out.

OK state Attorney General office?

[BBatesokc]

They are starting to treat people with Vitamin C. Just Google it. However it's a pretty big douse not something your going to get over the counter.

Newsweek: ""I have to hope that this, or any new idea, may help," McCaffery said. "Just to reiterate though, taking large doses of vitamin C tablets would be very unlikely to protect you from COVID-19—unless you were actually vitamin C deficient, which with a normal diet is quite rare." The effectiveness of intravenous vitamin C as a treatment for—or buffer against—COVID-19 is not established with solid clinical evidence. Rumors spreading online about vitamin C's potential to treat the symptoms of coronavirus, or even prevent them from developing in the first place, have been debunked."

[BBatesokc]

double post

[Pete]

Press release:

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‘Shelter in Place’ order to be issued in Oklahoma City as COVID-19 state of emergency amended
03/28/2020

Mayor David Holt will amend the COVID-19 state of emergency proclamation in Oklahoma City to explicitly implement “Shelter in Place” from 11:59 p.m. March 28 through April 16.

This action has been recommended by the Mayor’s COVID-19 Public Health Advisory Group, and was coordinated with the City of Tulsa for simultaneous implementation. Oklahoma City and Tulsa now join 43 of the nation’s other 50 largest cities in explicitly issuing a “Shelter in Place” order. The amended proclamation also incorporates Gov. Kevin Stitt’s previous closures, providing for local enforcement of those measures.

“Our legal teams in Tulsa and Oklahoman City have been reviewing Governor Stitt’s March 24 executive orders, and believe they are functionally the same as ‘Shelter in Place’ orders in other American cities,” said Mayor Holt. “However, because that terminology was not used, there has been concern that the effectiveness of the executive orders in reducing COVID-19 transmission has been affected. In consultation with our public health advisors in both cities, Mayor G.T. Bynum and I feel it is best to remove any confusion and explicitly state what is already largely true. We want to leave no doubt with our residents that the safest course of action during this public health crisis is to stay home, unless you are engaged in an essential job, essential errand, or outdoor physical activity.

“As I have said this week, in a free society, the reality is that only you can truly keep yourself sheltered in place and safe from COVID-19,” Mayor Holt continued. “The public health experts and I are asking you to be our partners in this effort. Let us look to the experiences of other cities and let us remember that we are literally saving lives. Let’s stay home and be well.”

What does “Shelter in Place” mean?

The “Shelter in Place” emergency order is effective from 11:59 p.m. Saturday, March 28 through April 16.

In general, it’s simple:

• Stay home. Exceptions are below on this list.
• You can shop for groceries, medicine, gas, repairs, and other essential goods and services.
• You can go to a restaurant for takeout or drive-thru service.
• You can go to the doctor and take care of other essential needs.
• You can exercise outside, including on sidewalks, trails and in public parks. You can enjoy outdoor activities like long walks, bike rides and fishing. Green spaces in parks are open. But all playgrounds are closed. City-owned golf courses, fitness courts, dog parks, recreation center and sport courts (basketball, tennis, volleyball, etc.) are closed.
• You can go to work in an essential job. You can also do business with someone working in an essential job. Those jobs are defined by the State of Oklahoma, using a federal list and one provided by the Governor. Find out more at okcommerce.gov/covid19.
• You can drive, bike, walk and take transit. You don’t need special ID or a permit. Police aren’t asking people to prove why they’re outside their home.
• You can work from home if you work in a job defined by the State as non-essential. You can also work with someone doing a non-essential job from home. Even if it’s an essential job, employers are encouraged to allow employees to work from home if possible.
• Staff are allowed on site even at closed non-essential businesses for basic tasks like maintenance and security.
• You can check on someone in need.
• You can donate at blood drives, volunteer at food banks and participate in other disaster response activities.
• Staff can be at faith-based sites to record or broadcast services.
• Stay 6 feet away from others, for your safety and theirs.
• Wash your hands before you leave your house, and as soon as you get home.
• You can call 911 if you have specific information about someone violating the order. Police may investigate. Officers will ask for voluntary compliance, but may use discretion to issue citations if necessary.

A violation of the City proclamation’s terms would be a class “b” misdemeanor under City Code, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $750.

Visit covid19.okc.gov for the latest local news, updates and guidance on COVID-19.

[Pete]

[soonerguru]

Wow, from 10 hospitalizations a week ago to 126. Not good at math but what percentage increase is that?

[KayneMo]

Wow, from 10 hospitalizations a week ago to 126. Not good at math but what percentage increase is that?

1,160% increase.

[OKC Guy]

Wow, from 10 hospitalizations a week ago to 126. Not good at math but what percentage increase is that?

Question is, what is that number? Is it total since day 1? Is it current hospitalized? Is it new hospitalizations for just today?

[Pete]

Question is, what is that number? Is it total since day 1? Is it current hospitalized? Is it new hospitalizations for just today?

I believe it is the # currently hospitalized.

[OKC Guy]

I believe it is the # currently hospitalized.

How can we be sure, the other 3 columns are cumulative. Is there a good reference where we can find this out?

[Pete]

Interesting chart:

[emtefury]

I learned today there is a shortage of computer monitors in the $100 or less range when I tried to buy one locally. There are zero available in the OKC area at Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Office Depot, and Staples. I guess this is due to a lot more people working at home.

[chuck5815]

I just drove by the East Edmond Lowes and the parking lot had at least 300 cars in it. Hard to believe that so many folks would put perennials before people.

[RustytheBailiff]

I learned today there is a shortage of computer monitors in the $100 or less range when I tried to buy one locally. There are zero available in the OKC area at Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Office Depot, and Staples. I guess this is due to a lot more people working at home.

I'm using a TV for a monitor. I think Best Buy was out of Monitors last Monday

[TheTravellers]

Here's a weird one, went to Starbucks on NW 36th/May and it was temporarily closed. It's drive-through and walk-up only, why would it be closed?

[emtefury]

I just drove by the East Edmond Lowes and the parking lot had at least 300 cars in it. Hard to believe that so many folks would put perennials before people.

A little off topic, but I don’t recommend planing flowers until mid April. I have been burned a few times by a freeze. We usually get a freeze between now and 15 April. Not saying you are doing it, just a genera service announcement.

[PhiAlpha]

Here's a weird one, went to Starbucks on NW 36th/May and it was temporarily closed. It's drive-through and walk-up only, why would it be closed?

All the Edmond Starbucks have temporarily closed even though most of them have drive thrus so I guess it’s becoming a trend.

[TheTravellers]

All the Edmond Starbucks have temporarily closed even though most of them have drive thrus so I guess it’s becoming a trend.

Guess so, last I heard they closed all the inside areas and went to drive-through only, but yeah, looks like they're going even further. Shoulda gone to Classen Coffee, but it was too far out of our way.

[mugofbeer]

I learned today there is a shortage of computer monitors in the $100 or less range when I tried to buy one locally. There are zero available in the OKC area at Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Office Depot, and Staples. I guess this is due to a lot more people working at home.

Keyboards, too.

[Bits_Of_Real_Panther]

Keyboards, too.

Since middle of last week, new purchases:

1)mouse pad and keyboard wrist pad
2)ethernet cable of 20 ft to hard wire into my work laptop/modem ( was having intermittent wi-fi issues...)
3)new chair for WFM desk
4) 100 pack nitrile gloves
5)ordered some face masks online, who knows when they will arrive...!

Stuff i've bought less of:

1) tanks of gas
2) out of home meals
3) entertainment

[Bunty]

Here's a weird one, went to Starbucks on NW 36th/May and it was temporarily closed. It's drive-through and walk-up only, why would it be closed?

I don't know, but somebody mentioned Lowes as busy. I hope Lowes and other stores are doing things to make it safer for customers, such as marking X's at check outs for safe distancing. My local Big Lots did the same, while propping open front doors, so you don't have to touch them when walking in.

[Canoe]

Interesting chart:

The slope of the line seems shallower today.

[mugofbeer]

I don't know, but somebody mentioned Lowes as busy. I hope Lowes and other stores are doing things to make it safer for customers, such as marking X's at check outs for safe distancing. My local Big Lots did the same, while propping open front doors, so you don't have to touch them when walking in.

Home Depot here in CO is limiting the number of customers in the store and marking 6 foot lines on the walk. I'm sure Lowe's is doing the same.