COVID-19 Tracking & Local Information (Checked 4/8/21 @ 8:00 pm)
Making sure that you have access to accurate and up-to-date information is our top priority. If you have questions please call us at (405) 372-3633 x8106, email askalibrarian@stillwater.org or message us on Facebook. If we do not have answers, we will help direct you to someone who does.
LOCAL NEWS AND UPDATES
- City of Stillwater - Beginning Saturday, July 11, face coverings must be worn in all public service and public accommodation areas as required by City Ordinance 3452, passed on 7/9/20 and extended on 2/24/21 to expire 5/25/21 For more information, visit the City's news page.
- Speak Up Stillwater - Tell the City of Stillwater what you think, ask questions, and engage.
- City Council Meetings - Take place most Mondays at 5:30 p.m. They are taking place virtually with limited, socially-distanced, in-person attendance. Learn how to watch.
- Stillwater Water Supply -There is no evidence of COVID-19 spreading through drinking water or sewage. For more information check these resources from the EPA and WHO.
- Oklahoma State University Coronavirus Update - Campus is open with restrictions. Their Campus Covid Plan, testing information and vaccination plan are posted here.
- Stillwater Public Schools - Up to date information on in-person and distance learning protocols
- Stillwater News Press - Get local news updates. COVID-19 related news has no paywall.
- KOSU Coronavirus in Oklahoma - Updated as new info about COVID-19 in Oklahoma is released.
- Stillwater Chamber of Commerce - Several resources including a chamber created guide to help you apply for an SBA Disaster Loan.
- Click here for more business resources.
VACCINATION INFORMATION
- The Oklahoma State Health Department's Vaccine Information Page - Includes the state's vaccination plan, FAQs, and videos for getting registered on the vaccination scheduling portal and demonstrating how to use the portal to book an appointment.
- Register on the COVID Vaccination Portal - You must be an Oklahoma state resident to use the portal. They are currently on Phase 4 of the distribution plan, which includes all Oklahomans 16 years of age and older as specified in the Governor's 3rd executive order. The state has chosen an overlapping approach to Oklahoma’s COVID vaccination plan. So, the vaccine is still available to those included in earlier phases.
- CDC's COVID-19 Vaccine Page - Answers questions about safety, effectiveness, and more.
- 211 - Oklahomans in need of assistance using the portal can get over the phone guidance from 211. They can also refer your information to the health dept. to eventually contact you for a vaccine, but it can take several weeks. They cannot schedule an appointment for you.
- Oklahoma Vaccine Alerts - An OK citizen has created a text/email alert system that you can register to use for free. There's also a live map showing available appointments. Note: The Vaccine Alerts website is in no way connected to the Oklahoma State Health Dept., nor can the agency verify the accuracy of the information contained within it.
LOCAL HEALTH INFORMATION
- Stillwater Medical Center - Get updates about SMC bed capacity and additional COVID information related to the hospital.
- Payne County Health Department - Locations, contact information, and hours for Stillwater and Cushing clinics.
- Curbside testing for people showing symptoms. Call 405-372-8200 to make an appointment.
- No physician's order is needed, but PCHS is encouraging patients to contact their primary care providers.
- Testing is free and does not require insurance.
- Oklahoma Health Department - Daily OK case number updates, what to do if you're sick, and more.
- Coronavirus Call Center - 877-215-8336 or 211 with questions. Open 24 hours/Spanish interpreters
- Click here for more health resources.
LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION
- Payne County Health Department Offices in both Stillwater and Cushing have iPads clients can use to access behavioral health services. By appointment or walk-in. Call 405-372-8200 for more information.
- Grand Lake Mental Health - Local nonprofit community mental health agency. All persons & ages served regardless of payment source. Call 405-372-2202 or contact them via their Facebook Page.
- Stillwater Interfaith Counseling Center - Service for children, youth, adults, and couples. Call 405-624-5840.
- CREOKS Behavioral Health - Nonprofit mental health & substance abuse provider offering TeleMed therapy.
- Wings of Hope - Advocacy/shelter for victims of domestic violence. Call 405-372-9922.
- 24-hour crisis line 405-624-3020 or 1-800-624-3020.
- Payne County Youth Services - Tele-therapy and limited in-person therapy for new and existing clients. Helping homeless youth with placements on a case-by-case basis. The shelter is accepting kids from Safe Place as well as DHS. Visitors at the shelter are limited and volunteer work at the shelter is limited to outdoor activities/projects. Call 405-377-3380.
- Click here for more mental health resources.
RESOURCES FOR OSU FACULTY, STUDENTS & STAFF
- University Counseling Services - Video & phone counseling services, TAO therapy, & more. Call 405-744-5458.
- University Health Services - Open and available for the OSU community. Vaccination and sign up information on website. Curbside testing available by appointment. Call 405-744-7665.
- All OSU Resources Currently Available - Tutoring services, financial aid, FAQ's, etc.
- Campus COVID guidelines for Stillwater campus
TRACKING TOOLS
- COVID-19 Dashboard - From Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University
- Novel Coronavirus Tracking - From HealthMap, Harvard Medical School, & Others
- Novel Coronavirus Situation Dashboard - Interactive dashboard/map from the World Health Organization
- John's Hopkins COVID-19 Tracker
- Rise and Fall of Coronavirus by State - A tracking tool from ProPublica. Useful for travel planning!
- COVID Risk Levels Dashboard - A tracking tool to determine risk county by county from the Harvard Global Health Institute