On Thursday, COVID-19 testing supplies arrived in Oklahoma that will allow for 10,000 individuals to be tested in the coming weeks. The State also brought online 2 more labs, partnering with OSU and OU, which will allow the State to process up to 2,800 test results a day. Thanks to statewide collaboration among Oklahoma healthcare leaders and the Governor, the State is now ahead of many other states nationwide in testing capacity.

**FALSE NEWS ALERT: Contrary to a media report, the State is not holding up the delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to hospitals due to an audit. The State is deploying SNS supplies to hospitals that have ICU beds and are treating COVID-19 patients. The State is also working to significantly increase the State’s PPE reserves, and you can read more about it by clicking here. 

***Four “drive thru” COVID-19 testing centers are open in Oklahoma, with two more coming next week to Western Oklahoma. 

The Tulsa County and Oklahoma County residents must be screened first for COVID-19 by their medical provider and referred to their county’s local mobile site for a test.

Kay County Health Department

When: Monday thru Friday by appointment only

Where: 433 Fairview Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601

Contact: (580) 762-1641

Instructions: COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment only. Supplies are limited and tests will be reserved for vulnerable populations and those showing COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Instructions for drive-up services will be provided at the time the appointment is made. Photo ID required.

Pittsburg County Health Department

When: Monday thru Friday by appointment only 

Where:1400 E College Ave, McAlester, OK 74501

Contact:(918) 423-1267

Instructions: COVID-19 screening and testing services are available by appointment only. Supplies are limited and tests will be reserved for vulnerable populations and those showing COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Instructions for drive-up services will be provided at the time the appointment is made. Photo ID required.

For the most up to date information and updates please visit the Oklahoma State Department of Health website at coronavirus.health.ok.gov. For questions, please call the OSDH Coronavirus Call Center at 1-877-215-8336.

--Team Stitt