Health

Should it be required that you have a COVID-19 vaccination or negative test in order to travel, go to work or school, attend a concert or sporting event? Take the poll and let us know your opinion.

Governor Greg Abbott announced yesterday (03-02-21) that the mask mandate in Texas is being lifted and that several other COVID-19 rules and restrictions would be repealed later this week. Gov. Abbott wants to open the state back up 100% and as you can imagine it's caused quite a bit of controversy and concern. Some agree, others disagree. We're finally starting to see COVID-19 numbers drop, but is it too soon?

Sick is never a good thing.

The City of Lawton, FISTA Development Trust Authority and the Comanche County Health Department have teamed up to make getting your COVID-19 vaccinations much easier. Starting today (02-22-21) the CCHD (Comanche County Health Department) will be set up in the Central Mall in the old Dillard's location doing COVID-19 vaccinations.

The snow is melting, roads are clearing, temps are coming up.

It seems that right now would be a great time to give it a shot, but we may be abandoning the idea come summer time.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent winter storms S.W. Oklahoma is facing a serious, more like critical blood shortage in the state. The OBI (Oklahoma Blood Institute) is asking for your help. Going on today at the Great Plains Coliseum 920 S.W. Sheridan Road from 10:00am until 4:00pm the OBI will be holding a blood drive. All persons are encouraged to donate if at all possible.

Starting tomorrow Friday, February 12th (02-12-21) Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies in Lawton, Fort Sill will be offering the COVID-19 vaccinations. All state guidelines and COVID-19 vaccination eligibility phases will be followed.

The OBI (Oklahoma Blood Institute) is in serious need for blood donations. S.W. Oklahoma is facing a critical blood shortage at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent Winter weather conditions.

If you're needing to be tested for COVID-19 you can stop by the Cameron University parking lot on the corner of 38th Street and Gore Blvd. or go to the Comanche County Health Department 1010 S.W. Sheridan Road.

When it comes to breaking this bad habit, some states have gone above and beyond for the sake of public health.

We've seen our friends do it. Maybe you've even done it yourself. Now the BBB is urging people NOT to share their COVID-19 Vaccination Card on social media.