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CDC Releases New COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines

CDC Releases New COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines

News 9 News 9 spoke with Dr. Dale Bratzler from OU Hudson College of Public Health about the impact of these new guidances.

Amid Rise In Flu, COVID-19 Cases, Health Professionals Encourage Receiving Vaccines

Amid Rise In Flu, COVID-19 Cases, Health Professionals Encourage Receiving Vaccines

News 9 Health professionals are encouraging others to receive the necessary vaccines to protect against the flu, RSV and other viruses.

Healthier Oklahoma Coalition Gives Update On COVID-19, Flu, RSV

Healthier Oklahoma Coalition Gives Update On COVID-19, Flu, RSV

Jordan Tidwell The Healthier Oklahoma Coalition says the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are still a concern heading into the winter months. With more contagious variants out there, they are expecting to see a rise in cases this season.

COVID-19 Cases Surging In Oklahoma Due To New Omicron Subvariant

COVID-19 Cases Surging In Oklahoma Due To New Omicron Subvariant

News 9 The Oklahoma State Health Department (OSDH) reported more than 8,000 new cases in the last week. OSDH said the new case number could be even higher since it does not include people who are testing at home.

OSDH: 8,000+ New COVID Cases In Oklahoma Last Week Caused By New Variant

OSDH: 8,000+ New COVID Cases In Oklahoma Last Week Caused By New Variant

Barry Mangold Oklahoma’s COVID case numbers have risen sharply in the past four months. The state department of health’s weekly update shows 8,449 new cases of the virus were confirmed last week.

New COVID-19 Subvariant Causing Rise In Oklahoma Cases

New COVID-19 Subvariant Causing Rise In Oklahoma Cases

News 9 It's been just over two years now since COVID-19 first made its way through Oklahoma and though everything finally feels back to normal, we may not fully be out of the woods yet.

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Can You Relate: Latest COVID Update

Can You Relate: Latest COVID Update

News 9 Navigating the gray area as we come out of the pandemic and enter the endemic can be confusing.

Can You Relate: Latest COVID Update

Can You Relate: Latest COVID Update

News 9 Navigating the gray area as we come out of the pandemic and enter the endemic can be confusing.

OU Health Experts Watch Progression Of COVID-19 BA.2 Variant

OU Health Experts Watch Progression Of COVID-19 BA.2 Variant

Tevis Hillis Health experts in Oklahoma say that the BA.2 variant is looking to be more contagious than the Omicron variant.

OU Health Experts Watch Progression Of COVID-19 BA.2 Variant

OU Health Experts Watch Progression Of COVID-19 BA.2 Variant

Tevis Hillis Health experts in Oklahoma say that the BA.2 variant is looking to be more contagious than the Omicron variant.

Omicron Sub-Variant Makes Up Half Of All New Oklahoma COVID Cases

Omicron Sub-Variant Makes Up Half Of All New Oklahoma COVID Cases

Jonathan Cooper More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, health leaders in Oklahoma are cautiously optimistic. Bratzler said the state and country are in much better shape, even with a growing number of cases linked to a subvariant of Omicron called BA.2.

Omicron Sub-Variant Makes Up Half Of All New Oklahoma COVID Cases

Omicron Sub-Variant Makes Up Half Of All New Oklahoma COVID Cases

Jonathan Cooper More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, health leaders in Oklahoma are cautiously optimistic. Bratzler said the state and country are in much better shape, even with a growing number of cases linked to a subvariant of Omicron called BA.2.

Breaking Down The Latest COVID-19 Trends In Oklahoma

Breaking Down The Latest COVID-19 Trends In Oklahoma

News 9 COVID-19 continues to rip through our state, straining our hospitals and healthcare workers.

Breaking Down The Latest COVID-19 Trends In Oklahoma

Breaking Down The Latest COVID-19 Trends In Oklahoma

News 9 COVID-19 continues to rip through our state, straining our hospitals and healthcare workers.

Rise In COVID-19 Cases Continues Across Oklahoma

Rise In COVID-19 Cases Continues Across Oklahoma

News 9 We're seeing big spikes in the number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma. The state reported more than 6,400 new cases on Friday alone.

Rise In COVID-19 Cases Continues Across Oklahoma

Rise In COVID-19 Cases Continues Across Oklahoma

News 9 We're seeing big spikes in the number of COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma. The state reported more than 6,400 new cases on Friday alone.

Can You Relate: COVID-19 Anxiety

Can You Relate: COVID-19 Anxiety

News 9 New COVID-19 cases have nearly doubled in the United States since November of 2021. OU Health's Chief Covid Officer, Dr. Dale Bratzler, joined News 9 live to talk about anxiety surrounding the virus heading into Christmas.

Can You Relate: COVID-19 Anxiety

Can You Relate: COVID-19 Anxiety

News 9 New COVID-19 cases have nearly doubled in the United States since November of 2021. OU Health's Chief Covid Officer, Dr. Dale Bratzler, joined News 9 live to talk about anxiety surrounding the virus heading into Christmas.

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Omicron COVID Variant Could Impact Antibody Effectiveness, OU's Chief COVID Officer Says

Omicron COVID Variant Could Impact Antibody Effectiveness, OU's Chief COVID Officer Says

Ashley Holden OU Health's Chief COVID Officer Dr. Dale Bratzler said the Omicron variant has more than 50 mutations from the original virus.

Omicron COVID Variant Could Impact Antibody Effectiveness, OU's Chief COVID Officer Says

Omicron COVID Variant Could Impact Antibody Effectiveness, OU's Chief COVID Officer Says

Ashley Holden OU Health's Chief COVID Officer Dr. Dale Bratzler said the Omicron variant has more than 50 mutations from the original virus.

Wellness Wednesday: Dr. Bratzler Answers Your Questions About The COVID Vaccine

Wellness Wednesday: Dr. Bratzler Answers Your Questions About The COVID Vaccine

News 9 Dr. Dale Bratzler with OU Health joined News 9 at 9 to talk about the CDC's decision to approve vaccines for children 5 to 11.

Wellness Wednesday: Dr. Bratzler Answers Your Questions About The COVID Vaccine

Wellness Wednesday: Dr. Bratzler Answers Your Questions About The COVID Vaccine

News 9 Dr. Dale Bratzler with OU Health joined News 9 at 9 to talk about the CDC's decision to approve vaccines for children 5 to 11.

Wellness Wednesday: Holiday Safety Tips

Wellness Wednesday: Holiday Safety Tips

News 9 Dr. Dale Bratzler joined News 9 at 9 a.m. to give us some safety tips for the upcoming holiday season.

Wellness Wednesday: Holiday Safety Tips

Wellness Wednesday: Holiday Safety Tips

News 9 Dr. Dale Bratzler joined News 9 at 9 a.m. to give us some safety tips for the upcoming holiday season.

WATCH: OU Health's Dr. Bratzler On The Delta Variant, Returning To School

WATCH: OU Health's Dr. Bratzler On The Delta Variant, Returning To School

News 9 With cases of COVID-19's Delta variant driving the latest wave of the virus, will the return to school prompt a super-spreader event statewide?

WATCH: OU Health's Dr. Bratzler On The Delta Variant, Returning To School

WATCH: OU Health's Dr. Bratzler On The Delta Variant, Returning To School

News 9 With cases of COVID-19's Delta variant driving the latest wave of the virus, will the return to school prompt a super-spreader event statewide?

Wellness Wednesday: Kids & COVID

Wellness Wednesday: Kids & COVID

News 9 With school starting and a new wave of COVID-19 hitting the United States, Dr. Dale Bratzler has some answers for concerned parents.

Wellness Wednesday: Kids & COVID

Wellness Wednesday: Kids & COVID

News 9 With school starting and a new wave of COVID-19 hitting the United States, Dr. Dale Bratzler has some answers for concerned parents.

COVID-19 Vs. RSV: OU Health's Chief COVID Officer On Recognizing The Symptoms

COVID-19 Vs. RSV: OU Health's Chief COVID Officer On Recognizing The Symptoms

News 9 COVID cases are on the rise and another virus is impacting kids here in the Oklahoma CIty metro. OU Health's Chief COVID officer Dr. Dale Bratzler joined News 9 on Saturday to talk about the differences between COVID and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Viru)

COVID-19 Vs. RSV: OU Health's Chief COVID Officer On Recognizing The Symptoms

COVID-19 Vs. RSV: OU Health's Chief COVID Officer On Recognizing The Symptoms

News 9 COVID cases are on the rise and another virus is impacting kids here in the Oklahoma CIty metro. OU Health's Chief COVID officer Dr. Dale Bratzler joined News 9 on Saturday to talk about the differences between COVID and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Viru)

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Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

News 9 Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrations are growing in number and volatility on college campuses, as the war in Gaza drags on. At the same time, a bipartisan group of Senators, including Oklahoma’s James Lankford, is working to make sure anti-Israel sentiment doesn’t cross the line to antisemitism.

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

News 9 Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrations are growing in number and volatility on college campuses, as the war in Gaza drags on. At the same time, a bipartisan group of Senators, including Oklahoma’s James Lankford, is working to make sure anti-Israel sentiment doesn’t cross the line to antisemitism.

Wagoner County First Responders Support Students During Testing

Wagoner County First Responders Support Students During Testing

News On 6 As kids hopped off the bus, they were greeted by men and women in uniform. No reason to panic—they’re here to offer encouragement. Members from the Wagoner Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office high fived and cheered on the kids as they walked into the school.

Wagoner County First Responders Support Students During Testing

Wagoner County First Responders Support Students During Testing

News On 6 As kids hopped off the bus, they were greeted by men and women in uniform. No reason to panic—they’re here to offer encouragement. Members from the Wagoner Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office high fived and cheered on the kids as they walked into the school.

TU's Oklahoma Center For Humanities Recognized For Exhibits

TU's Oklahoma Center For Humanities Recognized For Exhibits

Cal Day The first ever Leadership in Practice and Community was presented through the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes. The director says the community plays a big part in making the Center for Humanities a success.

TU's Oklahoma Center For Humanities Recognized For Exhibits

TU's Oklahoma Center For Humanities Recognized For Exhibits

Cal Day The first ever Leadership in Practice and Community was presented through the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes. The director says the community plays a big part in making the Center for Humanities a success.

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Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

Senator Lankford Working To Combat Rising Antisemitism On College Campuses

News 9 Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrations are growing in number and volatility on college campuses, as the war in Gaza drags on. At the same time, a bipartisan group of Senators, including Oklahoma’s James Lankford, is working to make sure anti-Israel sentiment doesn’t cross the line to antisemitism.

Wagoner County First Responders Support Students During Testing

Wagoner County First Responders Support Students During Testing

News On 6 As kids hopped off the bus, they were greeted by men and women in uniform. No reason to panic—they’re here to offer encouragement. Members from the Wagoner Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office high fived and cheered on the kids as they walked into the school.

TU's Oklahoma Center For Humanities Recognized For Exhibits

TU's Oklahoma Center For Humanities Recognized For Exhibits

Cal Day The first ever Leadership in Practice and Community was presented through the Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes. The director says the community plays a big part in making the Center for Humanities a success.

Tulsa County Deputies Arrest Man Accused Of Lighting Fireworks In Neighbor's Mailbox

Tulsa County Deputies Arrest Man Accused Of Lighting Fireworks In Neighbor's Mailbox

Matt Rahn Tulsa County Deputies arrest a man accused of using fireworks to blow up his neighbor's mailbox after he drank a fifth of whiskey. People who live in that Jenks neighborhood say this is just the latest in a long history of disturbances.

State Senators Pass Legislation Dealing With "Women's Bill Of Rights," Corporal Punishment

State Senators Pass Legislation Dealing With "Women's Bill Of Rights," Corporal Punishment

Haley Weger Lawmakers at the state capitol moved forward with a handful of controversial bills Tuesday, including legislation dealing with corporal punishment and gender definition.

Forgotten High School Basketball Champs In Stillwater Get To Celebrate 68 Years Later

Forgotten High School Basketball Champs In Stillwater Get To Celebrate 68 Years Later

Katie Eastman Their coach said to keep quiet and play as spectators for the other team yelled racial slurs at the Washington Bears basketball team in 1956. That didn't change when the Washington High School team kept winning on the road to the title. News On 6's Katie Eastman visited Stillwater to show us the party for the forgotten champions that was 68 years in the making.

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