ODOH Update

Here are the latest coronavirus numbers from the Oklahoma Department of Health. As of 11:45 am. Wednesday, the state was reporting 1,524 cases of COVID-19 with a total cumulative number of 390 individuals hospitalized and 79 deaths from complications.

ENERGY WATCH

Crude oil prices showed gains Tuesday as OPEC prepared to discuss an output cut, while Exxon Mobile (XOM) slashed 30 percent from its capital spending budget. This and other spending cuts in the U.S.

Treasurer’s office extends ad valorem payment deadline

Payne County Treasurer Carla Manning has announced that the deadline for people to pay the second half of their ad valorem taxes has been extended to April 30, 2020. Manning said payments can be mailed to Payne County Treasurer, 315 W. 6th Ave., Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074.

COVID-19 diagnostic lab at OSU accelerating testing in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University’s Diagnostic Laboratory has completed its validation and verification procedures and is now operational as an approved COVID-19 diagnostic lab, dramatically increasing Oklahoma’s testing capabilities.

DPS eases drivers licensing restrictions

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and Oklahoma public school students not returning to school this year, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety is waiving certain driver license requirements for those under the age of 18.

Some kids may not be “safe at home”

According to national experts, child abuse and neglect is on the rise in the face of the coronavirus pandemic as families find themselves under more financial and emotional stress than normal.

Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps Recruiting Volunteers for COVID-19 Response

In an effort to prepare for medical surge and prolonged response to COVID-19 in the state, the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps (OKMRC) is recruiting volunteers to serve in medical and nonmedical positions.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Give Blood through April 11 With social separation and coronavirus awareness, blood banks across the nation are falling critically short of blood. The Oklahoma Blood Institute urges everyone who can, to give blood at one of the following events. • Ripley High School, 403 E.

Yale Police and Fire Reports

The following are the Yale Police and Fire reports for March 30 through April 5 March 30 Chief Kelly is investigating a Fraud report Officer Moore is investigating a Sex Offender Violation April 5 Officer Matheny is investigating a Stolen Vehicle Car Fire – E Lakeview – Fire extinguished