New accounts of patients who believe they’ve been reinfected after recovering from COVID-19 are popping up daily, leading to an unnerving question: Can we get Coronavirus twice? Unlikely, say experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, at least in the short term. “It seems more probable that people reexhibiting symptoms are simply still carrying thevirus, not getting reinfected –– that’s a critical distinction,” said OMRF President Stephen Prescott, M.D., a physician and medical researcher.

OKLAHOMA CITY –– The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announced it is expanding ongoing contact tracing efforts in Oklahoma with the launch of a new COVID-19 contact tracing and case investigation call center.

STILLWATER –– Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC) are hosting a “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting on Aug. 18. This is truly a special event with all of Oklahoma’s sovereign tribes having been invited to attend.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R- SC) was furious during a Sunday appearance with Fox News’ “Sunday Futures with Maria Bartiromo,” after his committee released a document revealing that the FBI misled the Intelligence Committee during the Russia probe when it claimed that Christopher Steele’s salacious dossier was backed up by one of its primary sources.

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association responds to federal lawsuit filed by four state tribes “The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association is aware of the court filing by the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Citizen Potawatomi Nations regarding the validity of the gaming agreements of the Comanche Nation and Otoe-Missouria Tribe. It is sad that Governor Stitt has placed the tribal governments in this position.

Comments Monday from Chicago Chief of Police Brown: “These looters, these thieves, these criminals are emboldened by no consequences in the criminal system. They get released.

Hugo News is looking for a driver to make weekly trips to McAlester and also around Choctaw, Pushmataha and Lamar County distributing newspapers. Okla. driver’s license and good driving record required. Vehicle furnished.