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COVID-19 REPORT: Total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma surpass 40,000; state’s hospitalizations see increase

BY STAFF REPORTS --

08/05/20 16:30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data showed a total of 14,809 COVID-19 cases with 12,076 recovered, 2,496 active and 237 deaths in the 14 counties that make up the Cherokee Nation. TERRIS HOWARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data on its website showed Wednesday the state’s total number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began now sets at 40,564 with 33,383 listed as recovered, 6,598 active and 583 deceased. Of the nearly 6,600 active cases, 645 are hospitalized.

Cherokee Nation urges citizens to wear masks, use safety measures

BY STAFF REPORTS --

08/05/20 9:00

According to Cherokee Nation health officials, the six top ways Cherokees come into contact with the coronavirus are family gathers, student activities, restaurants/bars/community dinners, workplace settings, carpools and in-person faith-based activities such as churches. COURTESY

The six top ways Cherokees are coming into contact with COVID-19 are identified.

COVID-19 REPORT: Total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma surpass 39,000; state’s active cases and hospitalizations slightly decline

BY STAFF REPORTS --

08/04/20 16:30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data showed a total of 14,369 COVID-19 cases with 11,737 recovered, 2,397 active and 235 deaths in the 14 counties that make up the Cherokee Nation. TERRIS HOWARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data on its website showed Tuesday the state’s total number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began now sets at 39,463 with 32,319 listed as recovered, 6,578 active and 566 deceased. Of the nearly 6,600 active cases, 504 are hospitalized.

COVID-19 REPORT: Total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma surpass 38,500, active cases set at 6,886

BY STAFF REPORTS --

08/03/20 16:30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data showed a total of 13,982 COVID-19 cases with 11,346 recovered, 2,405 active and 231 deaths in the 14 counties that make up the Cherokee Nation. TERRIS HOWARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data on its website showed Monday the state’s total number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began now sets at 38,602 with 31,165 listed as recovered, 6,886 active and 551 deceased. Of the nearly 6,900 active cases, 628 are hospitalized.

NSU to host McGirt case discussion livestream

BY STAFF REPORTS --

08/01/20 14:00

Northeastern State University will host a live virtual discussion on the implications of the McGirt U.S. Supreme Court decision at noon on Aug. 6.

Choctaw chief chosen to help design new Mississippi flag

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS --

08/01/20 12:00

A Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol honor guard on July 1 folds the retired Mississippi state flag after it was raised over the Capitol grounds one final time in Jackson. The banner was the last state flag with the Confederate battle emblem on it. ROGELIO V. SOLIS/ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mississippi legislators voted in late June to retire the last state flag in the U.S. with the rebel emblem that’s widely condemned racist.

COVID-19 REPORT: total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma nearly 36,500, active cases decrease by 34

BY STAFF REPORTS --

07/31/20 16:00

The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data showed a total of 13,180 COVID-19 cases with 10,683 recovered, 2,269 active and 228 deaths in the 14 counties that make up the Cherokee Nation. TERRIS HOWARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data on its website showed Friday the state’s total number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began now sets at 36,487 with 29,187 listed as recovered, 6,759 active and 541 deceased.

Cherokee Nation adds 16 bee pollinator homes to heirloom garden

BY STAFF REPORTS --

07/31/20 13:00

Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., first lady January Hoskin, center, and first daughter Jasmine Hoskin place bee pollinator homes at the tribe’s Heirloom Garden in Tahlequah. The pollinator homes are part of the first lady’s initiative to help better the environment and provide a safe habitat for bees and other pollinators. COURTESY

One of 16 newly-installed pollinator homes placed on the Cherokee Nation’s heirloom garden grounds in Tahlequah. The homes are similar to a birdhouse in shape and have pre-drilled holes in the wood for bees to nest. Some of the pollinator homes, such as this one, include small slits in the wood, allowing butterflies a safe place to get away from harsh weather conditions such as rain and wind. COURTESY

The initiative by first lady January Hoskin is to help boost pollinator populations.

COVID-19 REPORT: total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma top 35,700, active cases increase by 79

BY STAFF REPORTS --

07/30/20 16:00

The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data showed a total of 13,027 COVID-19 cases with 10,383 recovered, 2,417 active and 227 deaths in the 14 counties that make up the Cherokee Nation. TERRIS HOWARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data on its website showed Wednesday the state’s total number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began now sets at 35,740 with 28,411 listed as recovered, 6,793 active and 536 deceased.

US agency vows steps to address COVID-19 inequalities

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS --

07/30/20 13:00

Health care worker Rahaana Smith instructs passengers how to use a nasal swab on July 24 at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, in Miami. Florida has experienced a sharp increase in coronavirus deaths over the past two weeks, including another 136 recorded on July 24 as the state’s total confirmed cases topped 400,000. WILFREDO LEE/ASSOCIATED PRESS

American Indians and Native Alaskans are hospitalized at rates more than five times that of white people.

COVID-19 REPORT: total coronavirus cases in Oklahoma top 34,500, active cases increase by 40

BY STAFF REPORTS --

07/29/20 16:30

The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data showed a total of 12,544 COVID-19 cases with 9,792 recovered, 2,530 active and 222 deaths in the 14 counties that make up the Cherokee Nation. TERRIS HOWARD/CHEROKEE PHOENIX

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s data on its website showed Wednesday the state’s total number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began now sets at 34,623 with 27,386 listed as recovered, 6,714 active and 523 deceased.

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