Tulsa Public Health Emergency Preparedness Update

March 24, 2020  6:35 p.m. CST Oklahoma Governor Actions Taken Statewide: Read Signed Executive Order and Executive Memorandum Issued statewide Executive Order that: Enforces "Safer at Home" order statewide, requesting elderly and individuals who are immunocompromised or have pre-existing condition to shelter in their homes, leaving only for essential needs like groceries or prescriptions, until April 30. Closes non-essential businesses that are in Oklahoma counties with confirmed cases of COVID-19: Businesses explicitly listed include: hair salons, gyms, theaters, massage parlors, tattoo parlors, museums, etc.  Restaurants may remain open in these counties but must close their dine-in area, offering instead curbside pickup and delivery.  Businesses must come into compliance by midnight March 25. This would apply today to 19 counties, which are listed on www.coronavirus.health.ok.gov  Suspends elective surgeries, minor medical procedures, and non-emergency dental procedures beginning March 25 for the next two weeks to preserve medical supplies and PPE for COVID-19 response.   Prohibits gatherings of 10 or more individuals. Restricts visitors at nursing homes, retirement or long-term care facilities. Activated the Oklahoma National Guard Regional Training Institute where 19 members of the Guard have been mobilized to observe COVID-19 developments and be ready to take any necessary actions requested by the governor to help communities and hospitals.  Formed the Governor's Solution Task Force to provide comprehensive solutions for COVID-19 pandemic, from forward planning for statewide hospital capacity to innovation strategizing for economic impact. What is an Essential Service? Current definition of what is an essential business or critical infrastructure Additional Resources for Tulsa County residents Ways to Support Local Small Businesses Supporting Tulsa businesses, nonprofits during COVID-19 Downtown Tulsa Small Business Support Resources for Employees/Individuals Negatively Affected by COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Free Meal Options for Kids Tulsa Restaurant Employee Relief Fund SNAP Benefits, SoonerCare (Medicaid), Child Care, WIC, TANF, Low-Income Energy Assistance, Oklahoma School Breakfast and Lunch Program Housing Assistance Child Support Assistance Disability Resource Guide  Food Industry Resources OKC-County Health Department Guidance for Food Industry An Update from CDC on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Food Safety and Coronavirus: A Comprehensive Guide  The Science of Social Distancing: A free webinar American Public Health Association is hosting a free webinar series from the National Academy of Medicine and APHA on the latest science and strategies. The Science of Social Distancing: Part 1 March 25, 2020 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. ET The first COVID-19 Conversations webinar will review how COVID-19 is transmitted, historical lessons from past pandemics, the state of the science on social distancing, and the targeted and layered nature of how social distancing practices are enacted. Register to attend the free webinar OSDH Hotline OSDH Website Guidance Documents Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has put together documents that can be shared publicly through your agency. We appreciate your effort in communicating this message. COVID-19 Guidance for: Colleges and Universities Health Care Providers Home Care Businesses/Employers Public & Private Childcare Programs/K-12 Schools Public Health Laboratory Public Travel  Churches Restaurants Large Gatherings Travel Travel Outside U.S. English Travel Within U.S. English | Spanish Cruise Resources & Recommendations To find accurate information on COVID-19 that is regularly updated, please visit the Tulsa Health Department's COVID-19 webpage. THD Website Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities CDC Website Additional Helpful Information FAQS How does COVID-19 spread? How can I prevent COVID-19? More FAQs Resources Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management Continuity of Operations Planning Guides 2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma City of Tulsa Tulsa County State of Oklahoma Resources Meals4KidsOK Hunger Free Oklahoma Prevention Tips in American Sign Language THD FAQs for Food Establishments Posters/Handouts (please share) 10 Things You can Do to Manage Your Health At Home (English) Additional Languages: Arabic | Korean | Vietnamese | Zomi COVID-19 Symptoms  English | Spanish | Arabic | Korean | Vietnamese | Zomi Stop the Spread of Germs  English | Spanish | Arabic | Korean | Vietnamese | Zomi Social Posts (please share) Oklahoma State Department of Health: Oklahoma Response Keep ER for Essential Care English | Spanish Returning Travelers English | Spanish Preparing for the Spread of COVID-19 English | Spanish How to Protect Yourself English | Spanish How to Protect Others English | Spanish Mental Health Resource English | Spanish What is Community Spread English | Spanish Copyright © 2020 Tulsa Health Department, All rights reserved. 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