Oklahoma looks to implement ongoing coronavirus testing in nursing homes

View this email in your browser THIS WEEK AT THE FRONTIER Have ideas for other stories you'd like to see in The Frontier or want to give us feedback? Please email us. Your financial support for our investigative journalism is now tax deductible. To become a Friend of The Frontier, click here. This newsletter is edited by Brianna Bailey. Contact her at brianna@readfrontier.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  Oklahoma looks to implement ongoing coronavirus testing in nursing homes So far, the state has tested more than 34,000 residents and staff members at 257 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in the state. Half of Oklahoma’s reported coronavirus deaths come from care facilities such as nursing homes The disease’s toll on Oklahoma’s elderly has been staggering. Oklahomans age 65 and older make up nearly 80 percent of deaths in the state, the data show. Senator says he was asked to delete Epic emails The information provided by Wilkinson and the virtual charter school board to Sharp is a central part of a libel lawsuit Epic filed against Sharp last year.  Senator says he was asked to delete Epic emails The information provided by Wilkinson and the virtual charter school board to Sharp is a central part of a libel lawsuit Epic filed against Sharp last year.  Unemployment agency head resigns, commission votes to move agency IT and ‘business practices’ under OMES About an hour after the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission meeting ended, the agency's executive director Robin Roberson submitted her resignation. Tracking the spread of the virus There were 6,338 confirmed cases as of May 29. At least 329 people have died. THIS WEEK:  A somber week as the number of COVID-19 deaths grow. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.  Help us report on COVID-19 in Oklahoma Share your tips and stories with us. Copyright © 2019 The Frontier, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive our weekly newsletter. Our mailing address is: The Frontier 302 Reconciliation Way Tulsa, OK, 74120 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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