Oklahoma Blood Institute is looking for plasma donors who have recovered from COVID-19 in hopes of treating patients who have contracted the virus.

Wearing a surgical or dust mask in public has been more common in east Asian countries, mainly due to concerns about air pollution according to Oklahoma State University professor Marten Brienen, but it might soon become a familiar sight in the U.S. amid concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Like hospitals across the state, Stillwater Medical Center is following government direction to prepare for an increase in patients as COVID-19 infection rates reach their expected peak in late April.

Tahlequah Fire Chief Ray Hammons said his department is responding to every call it receives, and the firefighters were prepared for the COVID-19 outbreak.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma reached 1,252 on Sunday, April 5, 2020, with an additional four deaths connected to the virus for a total of 46 deaths in the state, according to the latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

While the symptoms of the coronavirus are well known, including fever, cough and shortness of breath, the mental symptoms are not easily as recognizable, said Lauren Rich, a Muskogee licensed clinical social worker.

When Stillwater Medical Center put out the call for people with sewing skills to donate cloth masks, Oklahoma State University student Abbi Nicholas was one of those who answered, putting her sewing skills and the stockpile of fabric her mom bought decades ago at the Cottontail Originals warehouse liquidation to good use.

Payne County residents that reside in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are negatively affected by COVID-19.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma has topped 1,000, with an additional four deaths connected to the virus for a total of 42 deaths in the state, according to the latest report from the Oklahoma State Department of Health. 

Tellers wear medical face masks and gloves while helping drive-thru customers at American Bank of Oklahoma's Chandler Road branch.

Friday was a day off at Thayer Upholstery, a reset of sorts for a business that’s shifted gears recently to join in the fight against coronavirus.

Cherokee County recorded its first death from COVID-19 on Friday, April 3, and Tahlequah Mayor Sue Catron fears the city's medical facilities won't have enough personal protective equipment to deal with the inevitable uptick in numbers.

A digital revolution for some schools, graduation day, at least for now, is going to be the real deal for Oklahoma State University's Stillwater campus students. 

Garfield, Grant, Kingfisher and Major counties all reported new cases of COVID-19, as the official total of positive test results nears 1,000 in Oklahoma, according to the state health department on Friday, April 3, 2020.

Archbishop Paul Coakley issued the call to prayer March 31, asking the church’s “lay faithful” to join him in an online prayer service, 3 p.m. April 5, Palm Sunday. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.archokc.org/live.

The Virtual Spring BioBlitz!, hosted by Oklahoma Biological Survey, captures nature sightings throughout the month of April and highlights Oklahoma’s natural diversity.

Tahlequah Police Chief Nate King said his department is going to use "selective force" and limit contact with "offenders" who ignore the city's stepped-up "shelter in place" order.

Muskogee County Health Department will provide drive-thru testing for COVID-19 in Honor Heights Park on Monday morning and afternoon, said MCHD Regional Director Jill Larcade. 

Melony Carey was elated when she found out that the Founders' Place Historic District in Muskogee will be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. As a president and resident of Founders' Place, Carey had twice as many reasons to smile.

A local stage backdrop manufacturer has retooled operations and started making face shields for hospitals and Norman Regional Health System is currently evaluating them.

A local car dealership says it has been the sole target of Norman’s new restrictions and fine schedule after the general manager said he received two citations while competitors have remained open.

Forgotten Ministries, 1714 S. 4th, is offering evening meals for anyone in need. The ministry has set up three ways for people to receive food at the facility.

EDMOND, Okla. — The threat COVID-19 poses to all sectors of humanity appears to be decreasing Edmond’s crime rates, according to Edmond Police.

OU has rescheduled in-person graduation ceremonies for August, but will host a virtual ceremony in May.

With many non-essential businesses closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Americans with the greatest strain on their wallets might be college students, who normally work part-time jobs to help pay for tuition and make loan payments.

With Tahlequah having two hospitals, it is home to many health care workers - and many are putting their lives on the line during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lindsey Johnson, 33, is a full-time registered nurse who works nights in the Northeastern Health System emergency room. 

Three more cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Northwest Oklahoma, while the state's overall count rose by 22% in a day to 879, with four additional deaths, according to the state health department on Thursday, April 2, 2020.