Covid-19 in OKC (coronavirus)

[PhiAlpha]

Don't know if anyone's posted this - but this has good information on how many tests at each lab, availability, how many samples arrived, and status of beds, ppe, etc.

https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/ex...-order-reports

Thanks for posting this.

[Pete]

So is California crucifying their Governor yet?

Cali has 10x the population of Oklahoma and thus has tested more than 15x the number of people we have.

[Teo9969]

Cali has 10x the population of Oklahoma and thus has tested more than 15x the number of people we have.

Additionally, San Francisco, as major population center, was one of the 1st places to institute a substantial lockdown order so the spread of the virus there has been significantly less and that necessitates less tests overall.

[mugofbeer]

Don't know if anyone's posted this - but this has good information on how many tests at each lab, availability, how many samples arrived, and status of beds, ppe, etc.

https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/ex...-order-reports

Very informative information. Looks like the # of tests available is improving but the ability of labs to get the results out is a problem.

[Greggo71]

Cali has 10x the population of Oklahoma and thus has tested more than 15x the number of people we have.

And I would assume they have 10x the medical infrastructure and 10x the funding too. I guess per capita doesn't matter when we are making a point?

[kukblue1]

Totally depends what you diet/needs consists of.... We try to eat fresh meals most of the week. And, the wife loves to juice to keep her vitamin levels up.

My list I tried to compile today that was a deal breaker and forced me to go in person:

Bananas - In-store purchase only

Tomatoes - In-store purchase only

Apples - In-store purchase only

Carrots - In-store purchase only

*Seeing a trend here with the fruits & veggies?

Our dog food we normally buy - In-store purchase only

Lozenges I have to have because my cancer treatment left me unable to produce saliva - Not even listed on WalMart's website, but I go in and buy them there weekly.

You want Lysol spray or sanitizer? Good luck. I showed up at 6:45am to lineup at WalMart. They had both and both were gone in 10 minutes and you could only get it by showing up first thing in the morning.

Huh I was able to get bananas and carrots. They are probably changing that. Yeah good luck with Lysol anywhere.

[mkjeeves]

And I would assume they have 10x the medical infrastructure and 10x the funding too. I guess per capita doesn't matter when we are making a point?

They are testing at a rate that’s 150% of ours. We’re still last in testing in the nation by far. What’s your point again?

[Pete]

Updated numbers just released for Friday.

[Greggo71]

They are testing at a rate that’s 150% of ours. We’re still last in testing in the nation by far. What’s your point again?

California is testing at a very low percentage nationally 49th out of 50 states - they are a very wealthy state compared to Oklahoma and have the ability to test many more people, so if they are lagging behind, why are we bashing our poor, small state for doing the same? Is it because of the political affiliation of the governor or some similar reason? Why don't you tell me.

[kukblue1]

Why? There is nothing OK is doing wrong, aside from being delayed. Not sure why we can't get more tests, but I don't think it is all on Stitt.

Lack of testing and lack of a shelter in place. One of only I think 7 states.

[mkjeeves]

California is testing at a very low percentage nationally - they are a very wealthy state compared to Oklahoma and have the ability to test many more people, so if they are lagging behind, why are we bashing our poor, small state for doing the same? Is it because of the political affiliation of the governor or some similar reason? Why don't you tell me.

Imagine our response doesn’t suck because 49th in testing is 150% of us? And the other 48?

My imagination isn’t as strong as yours

[Pete]

California is testing at a very low percentage nationally 49th out of 50 states - they are a very wealthy state compared to Oklahoma and have the ability to test many more people, so if they are lagging behind, why are we bashing our poor, small state for doing the same? Is it because of the political affiliation of the governor or some similar reason? Why don't you tell me.

This is an Oklahoma forum which is why people are concentrating on the situation here.

Not that difficult to understand.

[OkiePoke]

So, what is considered a non-essential business? Seems like that list is really small.

[jdizzle]

Lack of testing and lack of a shelter in place. One of only I think 7 states.

Safer at home all across the state is essentially the same as a shelter in place. Non-essential businesses are closed. I don't think any state is actually using police force to enforce these rules. How is OK's compared to others?

[BBatesokc]

Huh I was able to get bananas and carrots. They are probably changing that. Yeah good luck with Lysol anywhere.

How were you able to order bananas for pickup/delivery off Walmart's website? I'm on it right now and it clearly says "In-store purchase only." Same for carrots.


Lysol spray also says "In-store purchase only" and showed the Great Value brand to be "out of stock."

I went this morning and they did have the Great Value disinfectant spray in stock (even though the website said otherwise). I bought some (1 can per person).

[Greggo71]

How were you able to order bananas for pickup/delivery off Walmart's website? I'm on it right now and it clearly says "In-store purchase only." Same for carrots.


Lysol spray also says "In-store purchase only" and showed the Great Value brand to be "out of stock."

I went this morning and they did have the Great Value disinfectant spray in stock (even though the website said otherwise). I bought some (1 can per person).

It may just be the policy of your "home" Walmart; mine shows bananas are available for pickup:

[SoonerDave]

The decrease in percentage growth in new positives and hospitalizations is a cautiously hopeful sign as our testing volume and results throughput presumably increases.

[PhiAlpha]

Safer at home all across the state is essentially the same as a shelter in place. Non-essential businesses are closed. I don't think any state is actually using police force to enforce these rules. How is OK's compared to others?

That's my understanding as well... what we are doing as far as shelter-in-place isn't that different from anyone else...especially since most of the larger cities have stricter guidelines than the state. It's just a talking point and doesn't matter near as much as what some who have an extreme hate our governor/state government want to act like it does. The bigger and really biggest issue is the lack of testing...and I don't really understand where the hangup is.

[TheTravellers]

That's my understanding as well... what we are doing as far as shelter-in-place isn't that different from anyone else...especially since most of the larger cities have stricter guidelines than the state. It's just a talking point and doesn't matter near as much as what some who have an extreme hate our governor/state government want to act like it does. The bigger and really biggest issue is the lack of testing...and I don't really understand where the hangup is.

The problem is when the Governor says things like the bolded below (from https://kfor.com/health/coronavirus/...rder-in-place/). Why can't he do that, he's the governor? Other states have done that exact thing, even issuing cease-and-desist orders and fines. And leaving it up to citizens to use personal responsibility? hahahahahahahaha......

"Safer-At-Home" is different than “Stay-At-Home" orders in place in both Norman and Oklahoma City.

These require all residents to stay home with the exception of running essential errands, like going to the grocery store or pharmacy.

The governor, saying these orders are unrealistic, told Oklahomans instead to use personal responsibility.

“In my opinion, I cannot shut things down and bunker in place,” said Stitt."

[mugofbeer]

Safer at home all across the state is essentially the same as a shelter in place. Non-essential businesses are closed. I don't think any state is actually using police force to enforce these rules. How is OK's compared to others?

Colorado has been enforcing. Hobby Lobby, Game Stop along with some local stores have been fined and forced to close. One appliance store was forced to close, filed suit and the state was stopped from fining until the store could have it's day in court. This same store was featured for delivering a free refrigerator to a poor family whose old one went out and they had no way to store food. It's a touchy matter but the Hobby Lobby's of the world pretty obviously are not essential.

[PhiAlpha]

The problem is when the Governor says things like the bolded below (from https://kfor.com/health/coronavirus/...rder-in-place/). Why can't he do that, he's the governor? Other states have done that exact thing, even issuing cease-and-desist orders and fines. And leaving it up to citizens to use personal responsibility? hahahahahahahaha......

"Safer-At-Home" is different than “Stay-At-Home" orders in place in both Norman and Oklahoma City.

These require all residents to stay home with the exception of running essential errands, like going to the grocery store or pharmacy.

The governor, saying these orders are unrealistic, told Oklahomans instead to use personal responsibility.

“In my opinion, I cannot shut things down and bunker in place,” said Stitt."

But they aren't really that restrictive (there are a ton of exceptions) and no one is enforcing them (I'm not sure how legally enforceable they actually are anyway) so while saying "Everyone stay home!" sounds great, I'm not sure how much difference using either designations makes. https://www.okc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3343/18

[jdizzle]

Colorado has been enforcing. Hobby Lobby, Game Stop along with some local stores have been fined and forced to close. One appliance store was forced to close, filed suit and the state was stopped from fining until the store could have it's day in court. This same store was featured for delivering a free refrigerator to a poor family whose old one went out and they had no way to store food. It's a touchy matter but the Hobby Lobby's of the world pretty obviously are not essential.

Hobby Lobby closed all of their stores...

[LocoAko]

Really glad to hear something is being done at Walmart. I went 5 days ago (I never go in general, but needed something I can only find there) and it was horrible. Crowded aisles, people (including my check out guy) coughing, little to no attempts at social distancing, etc. I got out of there as fast as I could. Obviously supermarkets are essential, but I saw little difference in terms of spread potential between that and many other events that have been canceled...

[mugofbeer]

Hobby Lobby closed all of their stores...

The point being, some states ARE actively enforcing the rules. Someone mentioned earlier he/she wasn't sure anyone was doing this.

[jdizzle]

The point being, some states ARE actively enforcing the rules. Someone mentioned earlier he/she wasn't sure anyone was doing this.

They are doing that here, to places that stay open unlawfully. But it is hard to fully enforce the ruling. and a national one would be unconstitutional.