COVID-19 pandemic | StateImpact Oklahoma

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Santa Fe South was the first district to implement a mask mandate in Oklahoma this fall. Here’s how it’s going

Superintendent: 'The very first day back where we had made the choice, 100% of our kids walked in the door with a mask on or willing to put one on with no argument.'

By Robby Korth

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Federal prisoners complain a private prison in Oklahoma isn’t following COVID-19 safety guidelines

Federal prisoners threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic complain they and other prisoners weren’t quarantined after having contact with infected people. They also say staff often don’t wear masks.

By Quinton Chandler

Billy Harrison standing in his new neighborhood.

Thursday, August 13, 2020

A former Oklahoma prisoner struggles to find his feet during the pandemic

The pandemic threatens former prisoners’ access to resources they need to build stable lives. Offices that issue legal identification have closed for part or the majority of the pandemic.

By Quinton Chandler

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Santa Fe South was the first district to implement a mask mandate in Oklahoma this fall. Here’s how it’s going

Federal prisoners complain a private prison in Oklahoma isn’t following COVID-19 safety guidelines

A former Oklahoma prisoner struggles to find his feet during the pandemic

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