Covid-19 in OKC (coronavirus)

[SouthOfTheVillage]

There’s obviously a Venn Diagram element to Herd Immunity. Oklahoma is way above 30% when you consider all of the current and past infections + vaccinations.

[Bill Robertson]

There’s obviously a Venn Diagram element to Herd Immunity. Oklahoma is way above 30% when you consider all of the current and past infections + vaccinations.

And we're around 40% in first shots. I think it's pretty safe to assume that if someone gets the first they intend to get the second. Plus the natural antibody people you mentioned.
Just one case in point. I know of one person that was not "ever" going to get vaccinated. A relative tested positive so he had to get tested. He was an completely asymptomatic positive. So for some period of time, about 5 months from personal experience, he will have antibodies.

[Pete]

304 new cases today; 7-day rolling average 241.

9 additional reported deaths; 7-day rolling average 11.7.

Hospitalizations are 205 (+2).

ICU is 55 (+5).

[ditm4567]

"Patrick Spencer (@made4tv): #covid19 @HealthyOklahoma reporting 137 "breakthrough" cases - COVID cases reported post vaccine. 9 were hospitalized. 1 person has died. That death is under investigation. It is important to point out these numbers are low considering 1m + Oklahomans are fully vaccinated. @kfor"

From Twitter

[PoliSciGuy]

Man alive are the vaccines good, those numbers are crazy.

[TheTravellers]

So what do y'all think of health-care workers refusing to get vaccinated? Should ER nurses and doctors (and EMTs) that don't get vaccinated still be allowed to keep working in ERs and ambulances? How about regular nurses and doctors - if they don't get vaccinated, should they still be allowed to keep working?

[Pete]

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Lots of employers (and universities) are requiring vaccination and for good reason.

I would expect most of those in the health care industry to be under such mandates.

[FighttheGoodFight]

If it is a private business/university/hospital then they can make it part of being employed. I believe (and could be wrong) that since the vaccines are EUA that public institutions can't require them. At least that is what OU and OSU say, and I would guess they have had their lawyers looks into that.

[Pete]

Although it is not the case for public universities in Oklahoma to require vaccines, other public schools like Rutgers and all in the state of California have made mandates.

[kukblue1]

"Patrick Spencer (@made4tv): #covid19 @HealthyOklahoma reporting 137 "breakthrough" cases - COVID cases reported post vaccine. 9 were hospitalized. 1 person has died. That death is under investigation. It is important to point out these numbers are low considering 1m + Oklahomans are fully vaccinated. @kfor"

From Twitter

I think I have been saying push this narrative. Show people how good the numbers are but I bet you won't hear much about it at all on the news.

[Pete]

I think I have been saying push this narrative. Show people how good the numbers are but I bet you won't hear much about it at all on the news.

To have any real effect, the narrative has to be pushed by the media sources the never-vaxxers pay attention to.

[dankrutka]

To the discussion on the last page about convincing hesitant or resistant folks to get the vaccine, DowntownMan is 100% right that calling them names will not help. Now, expressing frustration with them on a message is fine as it is frustrating. They’re going to keep this pandemic going and hurt everyone else. I get mad about it too.

But, if you do know vaccine hesitant people, don’t demean them or overwhelm them. You should listen to them, try to correct misinformation, and find common areas of concern. Some people (who are misinformed) will say they won’t get the vaccine for health reason. Start by empathizing with that concern because being careful about personal health is reasonable. Then explain why getting the vaccine was a personal health decision you made. Just sharing your own perspective is less threatening. Anyway, the point is, if you are in a position to change someone’s mind, most evidence suggests that being empathetic and nonjudgmental is the best route.

[DowntownMan]

To the discussion on the last page about convincing hesitant or resistant folks to get the vaccine, DowntownMan is 100% right that calling them names will not help. Now, expressing frustration with them on a message is fine as it is frustrating. They’re going to keep this pandemic going and hurt everyone else. I get mad about it too.

But, if you do know vaccine hesitant people, don’t demean them or overwhelm them. You should listen to them, try to correct misinformation, and find common areas of concern. Some people (who are misinformed) will say they won’t get the vaccine for health reason. Start by empathizing with that concern because being careful about personal health is reasonable. Then explain why getting the vaccine was a personal health decision you made. Just sharing your own perspective is less threatening. Anyway, the point is, if you are in a position to change someone’s mind, most evidence suggests that being empathetic and nonjudgmental is the best route.

I think a lot of hold outs are solely because of the emergency use vaccine and they see that they are still told to wear masks and distance so lots say why should I take it if I still must keep doing this. I think employers and businesses that are able should try to incentivize people with less restrictions if you’re vaccinated which might spur those to see a incentive. Like stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot have their announcements saying still wear a mask if you’re vaccinated. That doesn’t encourage the holdouts. They want to less restrictive rules if they have vaccine. Although we’re probably about to not have many places require masks so we will not have that to incentivize them

[kukblue1]

I think a lot of hold outs are solely because of the emergency use vaccine and they see that they are still told to wear masks and distance so lots say why should I take it if I still must keep doing this. I think employers and businesses that are able should try to incentivize people with less restrictions if you’re vaccinated which might spur those to see a incentive. Like stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot have their announcements saying still wear a mask if you’re vaccinated. That doesn’t encourage the holdouts. They want to less restrictive rules if they have vaccine. Although we’re probably about to not have many places require masks so we will not have that to incentivize them

Yep. Hate to say it but if you want to go to a concert this summer you need to show proof a vaccination. A baseball game show proof. There is a team not sure which one kind of already doing that with vaccination sections. Seeing people on tv wearing mask outdoors don't help either. All you hear is cases are rising. Well then why get the shot if it's going to have no effect and cases are still rising and people are still dying.

What good has the shot done for me. I still can't go to a Thunder Game. There still no concerts to go too. No large gatherings to speak of that are indoors and if there is they are limiting people. The Casinos are still limiting people on busy nights. Well that might not be the case it was a while ago not sure now but i hope you get my point.

And before you all rip into me. I'm single work in a private office my family doesn't live close and even though I'm in my early 50s I don't come in contact with valuable population. So really there was no need for me to get the shot but I did anyway

[Canoe]

The negative count total is still increasing greatly daily from my quick glance at the last week. So I’d say testing is still heavily occurring. Not probably to levels it was but our percent positive is much lower

How did the positive percentage rate change after the change in the prc testing procedure?

[dankrutka]

Yes, I agree that it’s important for people to see the benefits of getting vaccinated too. I disagree that vaccination proof for outdoor events like a minor baseball game is necessary. I’m not sure why big events like concerts (let’s keep having them outdoors for a bit longer) and games are the only benefits. Since being fully vaccinated I’ve started doing lots of things I didn’t do before and feeling more comfortable with other things. After a year without, I’m now riding public transportation, going to the gym (masks required the entire time), and feeling more comfortable on restaurant/bar patios. It’s been great. And I don’t mind continuing to wear a mask at all when around other people.

[d-usa]

Some of the town halls and small groups that have even done with vaccine hesitant people seems to indicate that there wasn’t many who changed their minds after being told about the benefits when that message came from politicians. This included politicians on the same political spectrum.

What did change their mind was calm rational discussion by actual health scientists who were able to explain things and answer their questions.

We are planning on doing a town hall Q&A with my congregation, with a couple of us healthcare workers providing judgement free education and answers to concerns.

[DowntownMan]

Some of the town halls and small groups that have even done with vaccine hesitant people seems to indicate that there wasn’t many who changed their minds after being told about the benefits when that message came from politicians. This included politicians on the same political spectrum.

What did change their mind was calm rational discussion by actual health scientists who were able to explain things and answer their questions.

We are planning on doing a town hall Q&A with my congregation, with a couple of us healthcare workers providing judgement free education and answers to concerns.

Great! This is the kind of messaging that is needed. Get them in a comfortable setting and don’t shove it at them but help ease them into being comfortable with it.

[jerrywall]

Yes, I agree that it’s important for people to see the benefits of getting vaccinated too. I disagree that vaccination proof for outdoor events like a minor baseball game is necessary. I’m not sure why big events like concerts (let’s keep having them outdoors for a bit longer) and games are the only benefits. Since being fully vaccinated I’ve started doing lots of things I didn’t do before and feeling more comfortable with other things. After a year without, I’m now riding public transportation, going to the gym (masks required the entire time), and feeling more comfortable on restaurant/bar patios. It’s been great. And I don’t mind continuing to wear a mask at all when around other people.

Exactly. I'm a few weeks post my 2-weeks vax date, and the wife and I have gone out to dinner twice and went to a jazz show that was limited attendance and spaced out tables. We still wore masks, but neither of those outings would have happened a year ago. I've also had multiple gatherings with my close family and I've been able to visit and hug my grandmother. There are real solid benefits to being vaccinated that you can experience, while still being safe and wearing a mask around others.

[Pete]

Press release:

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Businesses, others retain right to require masks as Oklahoma City mask ordinance expires April 30
04/26/2021

There will still be places in Oklahoma City where masks are required even after the mask ordinance expires on April 30.

The ordinance expires at 12 a.m. Friday, with no proposed extension on Tuesday’s City Council meeting agenda.

But, like longstanding “no shirt, no shoes: no service” rights, everyone in Oklahoma City may require mask use on their own property. That includes all businesses, public and private organizations, property owners and leaseholders.

“We’re just reminding everyone that they still need to wear a mask in places where they’re required, or choose to go somewhere else,” said City Manager Craig Freeman. “There will be places to shop and gather that require masks, and places that don’t. We’re hopefully on the exit ramp for this pandemic. It’s more important than ever to show each other respect and grace as we navigate the spring and summer.”

Public health officials still recommend wearing masks in situations where it’s difficult to stay 6 feet apart from people outside your household.

People who are lawfully asked to leave private or public spaces, but refuse, are subject to citation and arrest for trespassing. Call 911 to report it to the Police Department.

Everyone age 16+ is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Appointments are available across the metro and state:

vaxokc.com
vaccinate.oklahoma.gov
Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Sam's Club and other pharmacies.
IMMY Labs
vaccinefinder.org (affiliated with the CDC)
Tribal vaccination sites and other locations.
Call 2-1-1 if you need help getting an appointment.

Visit covid19.okc.gov for the latest on the coronavirus in Oklahoma City.

[Pete]

728 new cases for the last 3 days; last Monday the number was 787 and the one before that 968. 7-day rolling average continues to go down at 233.

23 additional reported deaths for the 3-day period; 7-day rolling average is 12.0.

Hospitalizations are 202 (-3).

ICU is 52 (-3).


Good news all the way around, especially after the concern over relaxed masking, crowded restaurants and bars and spring break. Hopefully the downward trends continue.

[Pete]

The J&J vaccine was resumed today in Oklahoma and several other states.

It seems we are moving fast to the point where vaccine supply will exceed demand, at least in the U.S.


Lots of other countries -- like Brazil and India -- are in their worst shape of the pandemic.

[DowntownMan]

The J&J vaccine was resumed today in Oklahoma and several other states.

It seems we are moving fast to the point where vaccine supply will exceed demand, at least in the U.S.


Lots of other countries -- like Brazil and India -- are in their worst shape of the pandemic.

US is giving their AstraZeneca supply to other countries. I guess it was determined it isn’t needed here at this time and other places have authorized it’s use where as US had not

[Pete]

There is also plans underway to allow non-essential travel from the U.S. to the European Union countries.

Will likely require proof of vaccine and the U.S. will probably do the same for incoming travelers.

[Bill Robertson]

The 124 per 100k was 151 per 100k a couple weeks ago.
Also, below this on the site are graphs of all 50 states and DC. A couple of weeks age there were 14 states with their 14 day new case average rising. Today there are 5.