6 Things To Know (Dec 8): White House Vaccine Summit & Free Flu Shots

Here are six things to know before you set your alarm for Tuesday.

1.NEW ROUTES: The Broken Arrow school district will adjust its bus routes because of a bus driver shortage. Some bus stops will be removed with the changed routes. Parents will be contacted if their child’s way to school is affected.

2.FREE FLU SHOTS: The Oklahoma Caring Van will give free flu shots to kids under 18 Tuesday at the Tulsa Community Service Center. The van will be parked near East 21st and Sheridan from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

3.VACCINE SUMMIT: The White House will host a COVID-19 vaccine summit Tuesday. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are expected to attend as well as Pfizer and Moderna executives. CVS, Walgreens, UPS and FedEx officials were also invited.

4.PAUSE AT THE COURTS: In-person proceedings at the Tulsa County Courthouse are suspended starting Tuesday until January 11 because of rising COVID-19 cases. Courtrooms, judicial offices and court clerk offices will be closed. Jury trials are suspended until February 1.

5.FREE GROCERIES: Food on the Move continues to help those in need receive fresh groceries. They’ll be at OSU-Tulsa in Parking Lot A from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.

6.TRAFFIC ALERT: A heads up for drivers, I-44 will be narrowed in both directions at 33rd West Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday for bridge construction.