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The City of Tulsa is responding to a pandemic of respiratory disease spreading from person-to-person caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The disease, COVID-19, poses a serious public health risk. City government is working closely with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, as well as public health partners, to respond to this situation. COVID-19 symptoms can include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and/or a new loss of taste or smell. Most severe illness occurs in older adults and those with serious underlying medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.

Tulsans 65 years of age and older and those with underlying medical conditions should exercise additional caution. Please follow OSDH guidelines and recommendations. For the latest local updates on COVID-19, follow this page or visit the City of Tulsa Press Room.

Recent Updates

Updated November 25, 2020 2:20 p.m.

Tulsa City Council Passes Additional COVID-19 Measures; Tulsa Health Department to Enforce New Ordinances

November 24, 2020

This evening, the Tulsa City Council passed additional COVID-19 measures, which:

• Require a COVID-19 Safety Plan for events of 150 people or more (previously 500) – safety plans must be submitted to the Tulsa Health Department (THD) 14 calendar days before the event
• Give THD authority to enforce the City’s COVID-19 ordinances in places of public accommodation, public settings, restaurants and bars – City code enforcement will assist
• Require separation or distance provisions in use at restaurants, bars and other places of public accommodation and public settings
• Require entities to consistently make adequate efforts to have patrons and attendees comply with face covering requirements and to implement a sanitation protocol to protect employees and customers

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City of Tulsa is enforcing State of Oklahoma's Latest Executive Order. Public Health Officials Emphasize the Need to Exercise Caution and Restraint as the Virus Surges and Holidays Approach.

November 19, 2020

The City of Tulsa is enforcing the State of Oklahoma’s latest executive order that goes into effect today, which requires 6 feet of space to be placed between tables, booths or bar tops at restaurants and bars, unless the tables are separated by properly sanitized dividers. No in-person service of food or alcohol will be allowed after 11 p.m. except for restaurant drive-thru windows or curbside pickup.

Holiday Gatherings: Tulsa County residents are encouraged to follow public health recommendations to stay safe when making holiday plans this year. Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household poses the lowest risk for spread. 

To date, the Tulsa Health Department (THD) has confirmed 28,506 positive COVID-19 cases in Tulsa County. 23,668 residents have recovered and 246 have died. Test results are updated daily at www.tulsa-health.org/COVID19.

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Public Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 and Emphasize Caution as Holidays Approach. Healthcare Professionals Discuss Surge in Cases, System Preparedness and Planning Efforts.

November 10, 2020

The 7-day rolling average is 267.3 cases per day, which is an all-time high for our community. Tulsa County represents 17.85 percent of all cases within Oklahoma. The best way to protect yourself, protect the most vulnerable, and help reduce the spread of COVID-19 is to follow the “three W’s”:

1. Wear a mask when you are around anyone who does not reside in your home
2. Wash your hands frequently, or use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not readily accessible
3. Watch your distance and stay 6 feet away from others

Holiday Gatherings: Tulsa County residents are encouraged to follow public health recommendations to stay safe when making holiday plans this year.

To date, the Tulsa Health Department (THD) has confirmed 25,024 positive COVID-19 cases in Tulsa County. 21,744 residents have recovered and 228 have died. Test results are updated daily at www.tulsa-health.org/COVID19.

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Tips for Protecting Yourself & Others

While there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus, proactive steps around hygiene and physical distancing can prevent the spread of the disease. For more information, see the Centers for Disease Control, Oklahoma State Department of Health, and the Tulsa Health Department.

NOTE: Presenting to a hospital when a flu-like illness is mild will cause an over demand on available resources and may expose other patients to COVID-19 who do not yet have the virus. You are safer at home unless your respiratory symptoms worsen and your breathing is impaired.  

Stay Home if You're Sick

Stay home while you are sick and avoid close contact with others. Contact your medical provider for next steps and guidance.

Cover Your Coughs and Sneezes

Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.

Wash Your Hands Often

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Avoid Touching Your Face

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

Practice Physical Distancing

Avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people. Maintain at least six feet distance between yourself and others around you.

Clean and Disinfect Often

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with bleach-based or alcohol-based cleaning products.

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